CVE-2021-47863

MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Encrypto Service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Encrypto\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.

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://macpaw.com/encrypto
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49694
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/macpaw-encrypto-encrypto-service-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en la configuración de su Servicio Encrypto que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar potencialmente código arbitrario. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta sin comillas en C:\Program Files\Encrypto\ para inyectar ejecutables maliciosos y escalar privilegios en sistemas Windows.

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-2021-47863

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47863

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47863

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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