CVE-2021-47898 (GCVE-0-2021-47898)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-23 16:47 – Updated: 2026-03-05 01:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Epson USB Display 1.6.0.0 Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability
Summary
Epson USB Display 1.6.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EMP_UDSA service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in intermediate directories to gain elevated system access.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-23 20:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49548 | exploit |
| https://epson.com.mx/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-usb-di… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson America, Inc. | Epson USB Display |
Affected:
1.6.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:epson:usb_display:1.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2021-02-05 00:00
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