CVE-2021-47780
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CVE-2021-47780 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Macro-Expert | Macro Expert | 4.7 |
References
- http://www.macro-expert.com/Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50431Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/macro-expert-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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