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CWE-427

1,189 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 (1,189)

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3Debian
FedoraprojectJupyter
3Debian Linux
FedoraJupyter Core
Jun 17, 2026
Oct 26, 2022
N/A· v4
8.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Jupyter Core is a package for the core common functionality of Jupyter projects. Jupyter Core prior to version 4.11.2 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in `jupyter_core` that stems from `jupyter_core` ex...Show more
Jupyter Core is a package for the core common functionality of Jupyter projects. Jupyter Core prior to version 4.11.2 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in `jupyter_core` that stems from `jupyter_core` executing untrusted files in CWD. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another. Version 4.11.2 contains a patch for this issue. There are no known workarounds.Show less
1Sony
1Content Transfer
Jun 17, 2026
Oct 24, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Content Transfer (for Windows) Ver.1.3 and prior allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
1Dell
1Geodrive
Jun 17, 2026
Oct 12, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Dell GeoDrive, versions prior to 2.2, contains Multiple DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the SYSTEM secur...Show more
Dell GeoDrive, versions prior to 2.2, contains Multiple DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the SYSTEM security context.Show less
1Notepad Plus Plus
1Notepad++
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 28, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Notepad++ versions 8.4.1 and before are vulnerable to DLL hijacking where an attacker can replace the vulnerable dll (UxTheme.dll) with his own dll and run arbitrary code in the context of Notepad++.
1Jetbrains
1Intellij Idea
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 19, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
1Honeywell
1Softmaster
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 16, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
If an attacker manages to trick a valid user into loading a malicious DLL, the attacker may be able to achieve code execution in Honeywell SoftMaster version 4.51 application’s context and permissions.
1Genymobile
1Genymotion Desktop
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 13, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Genymotion Desktop v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability which allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.
1Crestron
1Airmedia
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 13, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
A vulnerability was discovered in the Crestron AirMedia Windows Application, version 4.3.1.39, in which a user can place a malicious DLL in a certain path to execute code and preform a privilege escalation attack.
1Samsung
1Smart Switch Pc
Jun 17, 2026
Sep 9, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Smart Switch PC prior to version 4.3.22083_3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
1Outbyte
1Pc Repair
Jul 9, 2026
Sep 7, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Outbyte PC Repair Installation File 1.7.112.7856 is vulnerable to Dll Hijacking. iertutil.dll is missing so an attacker can use a malicious dll with same name and can get admin privileges.
1Automationdirect
12C More Ea9 Pgmsw Firmware
C More Ea9 Rhmi FirmwareC More Ea9 T10cl Firmware+9 more
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 31, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC has a DLL vulnerability in the install directory that may allow an attacker to execute code during the installation process. This issue affects: AutomationDirect C-more EA9 EA9-T6CL versions...Show more
AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC has a DLL vulnerability in the install directory that may allow an attacker to execute code during the installation process. This issue affects: AutomationDirect C-more EA9 EA9-T6CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T6CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T8CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10WCL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T12CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T15CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-RHMI versions prior to 6.73; EA9-PGMSW versions prior to 6.73;Show less
1Intel
1Distribution For Python
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 18, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python before version 2022.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Single Event Api
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 18, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path in the installation binaries for Intel(R) SEAPI all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Enpirion Digital Power Configurator Gui
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 18, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Enpirion(R) Digital Power Configurator GUI software, all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Datacenter Group Event
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 18, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) Datacenter Group Event Android application, all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Intel
1Vtune Profiler
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 18, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Softing
6Edgeaggregator
EdgeconnectorOpc+3 more
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2022
N/A· v4
7.2 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
The application searches for a library dll that is not found. If an attacker can place a dll with this name, then the attacker can leverage it to execute arbitrary code on the targeted Softing Secure Integration Server V...Show more
The application searches for a library dll that is not found. If an attacker can place a dll with this name, then the attacker can leverage it to execute arbitrary code on the targeted Softing Secure Integration Server V1.22.Show less
1Adobe
1Premiere Elements
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 11, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an ex...Show more
Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.Show less
1Samsung
1Update
Jun 17, 2026
Aug 5, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
1Aveva
7Batch Management
Enterprise Data ManagementManufacturing Execution System+4 more
Jun 17, 2026
Jul 27, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
N/A· v2
AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more...Show more
AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.Show less