CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47886

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Pingzapper version 2.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PingzapperSvc service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Pingzapper\PZService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to organizations by allowing local attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute malicious code on the system. This could lead to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Pingzapper to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, it is advisable to review and correct service paths to ensure they are properly quoted.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Pingzapper 2.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PingzapperSvc service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Pingzapper\PZService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

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