CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47780

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Macro Expert 4.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the improperly configured service path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local user can escalate privileges to system level, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to fix the service path by quoting it and restrict write permissions in the directories where the service resides.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Macro Expert 4.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the improperly configured service path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS