CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47810

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WibuKey Runtime 6.51 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WkSvW32.exe service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\WIBUKEY\SERVER\WkSvW32.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes local privilege escalation, which could lead to unauthorized control of the system by an attacker. The attacker may install malware or gain access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update WibuKey Runtime to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that service paths are quoted in the registry or configure appropriate access permissions to directories.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WibuKey Runtime 6.51 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WkSvW32.exe service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\WIBUKEY\SERVER\WkSvW32.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

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