What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-47896?

CVE-2021-47896 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-47896?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-47896. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2021-47896?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running pdfcDispatcher service and isolate them from untrusted networks; enable enhanced logging and monitoring for exploitation attempts. Within 7 days: Assess whether pdfcDispatcher is business-critical; if not, disable the service; if critical, implement network segmentation to restrict access to authorized users only. Within 30 days: Apply vendor patch immediately upon availability; engage vendor support for expedited patch release or request interim security guidance.

CVE-2021-47896

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-23 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

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

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 26, 2026 - 15:03 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 23, 2026 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

PDF Complete Corporate Edition 4.1.45 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the pdfcDispatcher service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service binary location to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

AnalysisAI

pdfcDispatcher service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the pdfcDispatcher component. PDF Complete Corporate Edition 4.1.45 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the pdfcDispatcher service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service binary location to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: pdfcDispatcher service. Component: pdfcDispatcher.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2021-47896 vulnerability details – vuln.today

Back

CVE-2021-47896

Severity by source

CVSS VectorNVD

Lifecycle Timeline

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Affected ProductsAI

RemediationAI

Share

External POC / Exploit Code