CVE-2021-47874

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

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://vfsforgit.org/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49661
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vfs-for-git-gvfsservice-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) VFS para Git 1.0.21014.1 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en el servicio de Windows GVFS.Service que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar código con privilegios elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta binaria sin comillas para inyectar ejecutables maliciosos que se iniciarán con privilegios de LocalSystem durante el inicio del servicio o el reinicio del sistema.

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-2021-47874

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47874

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47874

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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