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CVE-2021-47862

HIGH
Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)
2026-01-21 disclosure@vulncheck.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 26, 2026 - 15:04 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 21, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Hi-Rez Studios 5.1.6.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HiPatchService that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

HiPatchService contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code with elevated privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects HiPatchService. Hi-Rez Studios 5.1.6.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HiPatchService that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: HiPatchService.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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