CVE-2021-47823

Acer ePowerSvc 6.0.3008.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.acer.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49900
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epowersvc-epowersvcexe-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Acer ePowerSvc 6.0.3008.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código potencialmente con privilegios de sistema elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta sin comillas en la configuración del servicio para inyectar código malicioso que se ejecutaría con permisos de LocalSystem durante el inicio del servicio.

16 Jan 2026, 19:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-16 19:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2021-47823

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47823

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47823

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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