CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47806

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Dup Scout Server\bin\dupscts.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes potential local privilege escalation, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or installation of persistent backdoors. However, the attack requires local access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Dup Scout to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, as a temporary measure, quote the service path in the Windows registry or configure the service with a properly quoted path.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Dup Scout Server\bin\dupscts.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

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