CVE-2021-47861

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges 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://eventlogxp.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49704
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/event-log-explorer-elodeaeventcollectorservice-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

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Summary		(es) Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar potencialmente código arbitrario con privilegios de sistema elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta de servicio sin comillas al colocar ejecutables maliciosos en ubicaciones específicas del sistema de archivos que se ejecutarán con privilegios de cuenta LocalSystem durante el inicio del servicio.

21 Jan 2026, 18:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-21 18:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2021-47861

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47861

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47861

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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