CVE-2021-47862

Hi-Rez Studios 5.1.6.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HiPatchService that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

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.exploit-db.com/exploits/49701
https://www.hirezstudios.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hi-rez-studios-hipatchservice-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Hi-Rez Studios 5.1.6.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en el HiPatchService que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar código con privilegios elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta sin comillas durante el inicio o reinicio del sistema para inyectar y ejecutar ejecutables maliciosos con permisos de LocalSystem.

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-2021-47862

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47862

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47862

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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