CVE-2021-47889

Softros LAN Messenger 9.6.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SoftrosSpellChecker service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Softros Systems\Softros Messenger\Spell Checker\' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

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/49588
https://www.softros.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/softros-lan-messenger-softrosspellchecker-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

23 Jan 2026, 17:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-23 17:15

Updated : 2026-01-26 15:03

NVD link : CVE-2021-47889

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47889

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47889

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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