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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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1Apachefriends
1Xampp
Nov 21, 2024
Jun 9, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
A vulnerability was found in XAMPP 7.1.1-0-VC14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to launch...Show more
A vulnerability was found in XAMPP 7.1.1-0-VC14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.Show less
1Samsung
1Kies
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 7, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
DLL hijacking vulnerability in KiesWrapper in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22043_1 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
1Trendmicro
1Apex One
Jun 17, 2026
May 27, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
7.2 HIGH· v2
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to craft a special configuration file to load an untrusted library with escalated privilege...Show more
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to craft a special configuration file to load an untrusted library with escalated privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.Show less
1Trendmicro
1Password Manager
Jun 17, 2026
May 27, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
6.9 MEDIUM· v2
EOL Product CVE - Installer of Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) versions 3.7.0.1223 and below provided by Trend Micro Incorporated contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading D...Show more
EOL Product CVE - Installer of Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) versions 3.7.0.1223 and below provided by Trend Micro Incorporated contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries (CWE-427). Please note that this was reported on an EOL version of the product, and users are advised to upgrade to the latest supported version (5.x).Show less
1Zohocorp
1Manageengine Applications Manager
Jun 17, 2026
May 24, 2022
N/A· v4
7.2 HIGH· v3
6.5 MEDIUM· v2
ManageEngine AppManager15 (Build No:15510) allows an authenticated admin user to upload a DLL file to perform a DLL hijack attack inside the 'working' folder through the 'Upload Files / Binaries' functionality.
1Quickheal
1Total Security
Jun 17, 2026
May 23, 2022
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the installed for Quick Heal Total Security prior to 12.1.1.27 allows a local attacker to achieve privilege escalation, leading to execution of arbitrary code, via the installer not restr...Show more
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the installed for Quick Heal Total Security prior to 12.1.1.27 allows a local attacker to achieve privilege escalation, leading to execution of arbitrary code, via the installer not restricting the search path for required DLLs and then not verifying the signature of the DLLs it tries to load.Show less
1Avas!t
1Premium Security
Jun 17, 2026
May 20, 2022
N/A· v4
6.5 MEDIUM· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
Multiple DLL hijacking vulnerabilities via the components instup.exe and wsc_proxy.exe in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a craf...Show more
Multiple DLL hijacking vulnerabilities via the components instup.exe and wsc_proxy.exe in Avast Premium Security before v21.11.2500 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DLL file.Show less
1Acronis
1Snap Deploy
Jun 17, 2026
May 16, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.6 MEDIUM· v2
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640
1Acronis
1Snap Deploy
Jun 17, 2026
May 16, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
Local privilege escalation due to a DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Snap Deploy (Windows) before build 3640
1Intel
1Extreme Tuning Utility
Jun 17, 2026
May 12, 2022
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.3.0.33 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
1Adobe
4Acrobat
Acrobat DcAcrobat Reader+1 more
Jun 17, 2026
May 11, 2022
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could lead to local privilege escalation. Exp...Show more
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could lead to local privilege escalation. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must run the uninstaller with Admin privileges.Show less
1Paloaltonetworks
1Cortex Xdr Agent
Jun 17, 2026
May 11, 2022
N/A· v4
6.7 MEDIUM· v3
7.2 HIGH· v2
A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent software on Windows that enables an authenticated local user with file creation privilege in the Windows root directory (such...Show more
A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent software on Windows that enables an authenticated local user with file creation privilege in the Windows root directory (such as C:\) to execute a program with elevated privileges. This issue impacts: All versions of the Cortex XDR agent when upgrading to Cortex XDR agent 7.7.0 on Windows; Cortex XDR agent 7.7.0 without content update 500 or a later version on Windows. This issue does not impact other platforms or other versions of the Cortex XDR agent.Show less
1Xinje
1Xd/e Series Plc Program Tool
Jun 17, 2026
May 11, 2022
N/A· v4
7.3 HIGH· v3
6.9 MEDIUM· v2
A vulnerability exists in XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool in versions up to v3.5.1 that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a malicious DLL. Local access is required to successfully exploit this vulnera...Show more
A vulnerability exists in XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool in versions up to v3.5.1 that can allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a malicious DLL. Local access is required to successfully exploit this vulnerability. This means the potential attacker must have access to the system and sufficient file-write privileges. If exploited, the attacker could place a malicious DLL file on the system, that when running XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of another user's account.Show less
1Splunk
1Splunk
Jun 17, 2026
May 6, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.6 MEDIUM· v2
A misconfiguration in the node default path allows for local privilege escalation from a lower privileged user to the Splunk user in Splunk Enterprise versions before 8.1.1 on Windows.
1F5
2Big Ip Access Policy Manager
Big Ip Access Policy Manager Client
Jun 17, 2026
May 5, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
On F5 BIG-IP APM 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, as well as F5 BIG-IP APM C...Show more
On F5 BIG-IP APM 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, as well as F5 BIG-IP APM Clients 7.x versions prior to 7.2.1.5, a DLL Hijacking vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluatedShow less
1Sonicwall
1Global Vpn Client
Jun 17, 2026
May 4, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
6.9 MEDIUM· v2
SonicWall Global VPN Client 4.10.7.1117 installer (32-bit and 64-bit) and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in one of the installer components. Successful exploitation via a local attacker...Show more
SonicWall Global VPN Client 4.10.7.1117 installer (32-bit and 64-bit) and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in one of the installer components. Successful exploitation via a local attacker could result in command execution in the target system.Show less
1Samsung
1Gear Iconx Pc Manager
Jun 17, 2026
May 3, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.220405.51 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code. The patch adds proper absolute path to prevent dll hijacking.
1Lenovo
1Pcmanager
Jun 17, 2026
Apr 22, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
4.4 MEDIUM· v2
A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PCManager prior to version 4.0.40.2175 that could allow privilege escalation.
2Git For Windows Project
Microsoft
4Git For Windows
Visual Studio 2017Visual Studio 2019+1 more
Jun 17, 2026
Apr 12, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
6.9 MEDIUM· v2
GitHub: Git for Windows' uninstaller vulnerable to DLL hijacking when run under the SYSTEM user account.
4Apple
DebianFedoraproject+1 more
4Debian Linux
FedoraGit+1 more
Jun 17, 2026
Apr 12, 2022
N/A· v4
7.8 HIGH· v3
6.9 MEDIUM· v2
Git for Windows is a fork of Git containing Windows-specific patches. This vulnerability affects users working on multi-user machines, where untrusted parties have write access to the same hard disk. Those untrusted part...Show more
Git for Windows is a fork of Git containing Windows-specific patches. This vulnerability affects users working on multi-user machines, where untrusted parties have write access to the same hard disk. Those untrusted parties could create the folder `C:\.git`, which would be picked up by Git operations run supposedly outside a repository while searching for a Git directory. Git would then respect any config in said Git directory. Git Bash users who set `GIT_PS1_SHOWDIRTYSTATE` are vulnerable as well. Users who installed posh-gitare vulnerable simply by starting a PowerShell. Users of IDEs such as Visual Studio are vulnerable: simply creating a new project would already read and respect the config specified in `C:\.git\config`. Users of the Microsoft fork of Git are vulnerable simply by starting a Git Bash. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.35.2. Users unable to upgrade may create the folder `.git` on all drives where Git commands are run, and remove read/write access from those folders as a workaround. Alternatively, define or extend `GIT_CEILING_DIRECTORIES` to cover the _parent_ directory of the user profile, e.g. `C:\Users` if the user profile is located in `C:\Users\my-user-name`.Show less