CVE-2021-47874

HIGH
2026-01-21 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

Tags

Windows

Description

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Analysis

GVFS.Service Windows service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code with elevated privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical Context

exists in the GVFS.Service Windows component. VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Affected Products

Product: GVFS.Service Windows service. Component: GVFS.Service Windows.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: +20

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