CVE-2021-47974

HIGH SEVERITY

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Base Score

7.8 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H                                    

Vulnerability Description

VX Search 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in both VX Search Server and VX Search Enterprise services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories like C:\Program Files\VX Search to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when services restart.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

May 16, 2026

Last Modified

May 18, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-428

Source

NVD

Vendor

Vxsearch

Product

VX Search

External References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50026
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
https://www.vxsearch.com

CVE-2021-47974

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