CVE-2021-47780 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macro-Expert	Macro Expert	4.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

http://www.macro-expert.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50431ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/macro-expert-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-47780?

CVE-2021-47780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 con...

How severe is CVE-2021-47780?

CVE-2021-47780 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-47780?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macro-Expert Macro Expert.