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CWE-427

1,246 CVEs • Abstraction: Base

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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CVEs (1,246)

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1Artica
1Pandora Fms
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 23, 2023
N/A· v4
7.5 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths. This vulnerability allows access to files with sensitive information. This issue affect...Show more
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths. This vulnerability allows access to files with sensitive information. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 772.Show less
1Autodesk
1Desktop Connector
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 22, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to install onto a non-default location, and attacker can overwrite parts of the product with malicious DLLs. These files may then have elevated privileges leading to a Privile...Show more
A maliciously crafted DLL file can be forced to install onto a non-default location, and attacker can overwrite parts of the product with malicious DLLs. These files may then have elevated privileges leading to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Show less
1Videolan
1Vlc Media Player
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 22, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
A binary hijacking vulnerability exists within the VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.19 on Windows. The uninstaller attempts to execute code with elevated privileges out of a standard user writable location. Standard...Show more
A binary hijacking vulnerability exists within the VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.19 on Windows. The uninstaller attempts to execute code with elevated privileges out of a standard user writable location. Standard users may use this to gain arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM.Show less
1Duetdisplay
1Duet Display
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 21, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\W...Show more
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.Show less
1Westerndigital
1Sandisk Security Installer
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 15, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same...Show more
Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malicious DLL. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application or obtain a certain level of persistence on the compromised host. Show less
1Intel
1Battery Life Diagnostic Tool
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Extreme Tuning Utility
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.15 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Hid Event Filter Driver
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC 12 Pro Kits & Mini PCs - NUC12WS Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver installation software before version 2.2.2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enab...Show more
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC 12 Pro Kits & Mini PCs - NUC12WS Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver installation software before version 2.2.2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.Show less
1Intel
1Thunderbolt 3 Controller Firmware
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via...Show more
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.Show less
1Intel
1Realsense D400 Series Dynamic Calibration Tool
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) RealSense(TM) Dynamic Calibration software before version 2.13.1.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1One Boot Flash Update
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.31 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
2Quickassist Technology
Quickassist Technology Library
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0 before version 2.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Chipset Device Software
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) Chipset Device Software before version 10.1.19444.8378 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Server Information Retrieval Utility
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 14, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) Server Information Retrieval Utility software before version 16.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Lenovo
1System Update
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 8, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.
1Bleachbit
1Bleachbit
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 8, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.4.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. By placing a DLL in the Folder c:\DLLs, an attacker can run arb...Show more
BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.4.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. By placing a DLL in the Folder c:\DLLs, an attacker can run arbitrary code on every execution of BleachBit for Windows. This issue has been patched in version 4.5.0. Show less
1Ge
1Micom S1 Agile
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 7, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
General Electric MiCOM S1 Agile is vulnerable to an attacker achieving code execution by placing malicious DLL files in the directory of the application.
1Nvidia
1Virtual Gpu
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 2, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of...Show more
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of privileges.Show less
1Nvidia
1Virtual Gpu
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 2, 2023
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where an uncontrolled search path element may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of...Show more
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where an uncontrolled search path element may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.Show less
1Sonicwall
1Netextender
Jun 17, 2026
Oct 27, 2023
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) client 10.2.336 and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the start-up DLL component. Successful exploitation via a local attacker could res...Show more
SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) client 10.2.336 and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the start-up DLL component. Successful exploitation via a local attacker could result in command execution in the target system.Show less