CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47790

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of privilege escalation by a local attacker, which can lead to full system compromise and control over sensitive resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Active WebCam to the latest version or apply vendor patches. Additionally, ensure that service paths are properly quoted in the system configuration.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

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