CWE-427
Allowed-with-ReviewUncontrolled Search Path Element
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
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.
1786 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-8Q6R-7PJ6-2J2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-31 09:30 – Updated: 2024-07-31 09:30Dell Peripheral Manager, versions prior to 1.7.6, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious DLL or symbolic link exploitation, leading to arbitrary code execution and escalation of privilege
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"CVE-2024-37142"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-31T09:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Dell Peripheral Manager, versions prior to 1.7.6, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious DLL or symbolic link exploitation, leading to arbitrary code execution and escalation of privilege",
"id": "GHSA-8q6r-7pj6-2j2p",
"modified": "2024-07-31T09:30:50Z",
"published": "2024-07-31T09:30:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37142"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225474/dsa-2024-242"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-8QFM-HC68-VJ3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01Multiple vulnerabilities in the install, uninstall, and upgrade processes of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to hijack DLL or executable files that are used by the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with SYSTEM privileges. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid credentials on the Windows system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1429"
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"CWE-378",
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in the install, uninstall, and upgrade processes of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to hijack DLL or executable files that are used by the application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device with SYSTEM privileges. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid credentials on the Windows system. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-8qfm-hc68-vj3g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1429"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-code-exec-jR3tWTA6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8R5C-MGWC-QG49
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-24 09:30 – Updated: 2025-05-30 18:30An issue was discovered in Regify Regipay Client for Windows version 4.5.1.0 allows DLL hijacking: a user can trigger the execution of arbitrary code every time the product is executed.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-51711"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-24T07:15:47Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in Regify Regipay Client for Windows version 4.5.1.0 allows DLL hijacking: a user can trigger the execution of arbitrary code every time the product is executed.",
"id": "GHSA-8r5c-mgwc-qg49",
"modified": "2025-05-30T18:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-01-24T09:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cds.thalesgroup.com/en/tcs-cert/CVE-2023-51711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2023-51711"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8R98-33H6-F6HQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04A vulnerability in the preloading mechanism of specific dynamic link libraries in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a DLL preloading attack with unsigned DLLs. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid credentials on the Windows system. This would result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31840"
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"CWE-427"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-10T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the preloading mechanism of specific dynamic link libraries in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a DLL preloading attack with unsigned DLLs. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid credentials on the Windows system. This would result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code.",
"id": "GHSA-8r98-33h6-f6hq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31840"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10362"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8RW2-VM2X-7WFW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-21 21:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:05McAfee Safe Connect before 2.16.1.126 may allow an adversary with system privileges to achieve privilege escalation by loading arbitrary DLLs.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40352"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-21T19:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "McAfee Safe Connect before 2.16.1.126 may allow an adversary with system privileges to achieve privilege escalation by loading arbitrary DLLs.",
"id": "GHSA-8rw2-vm2x-7wfw",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:05:15Z",
"published": "2023-08-21T21:31:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40352"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/consumer-corporate/mcafee-labs/product-security-bulletins.html"
},
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"url": "https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103462\u0026page=shell\u0026shell=article-view"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8RXV-799Q-6HHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-03 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-21 21:30A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Client Management Script Library software, which might allow escalation of privilege during the installation process. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11761"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-03T16:15:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Client Management Script Library software, which might allow escalation of privilege during the installation process. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-8rxv-799q-6hhp",
"modified": "2026-01-21T21:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-11-03T18:31:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11761"
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"url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_13187651-13187675-16/hpsbhf04058"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-8V5H-XWJJ-GPJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:02 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:41COPA-DATA zenone32 zenon Editor through 8.10 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-15638"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-04T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "COPA-DATA zenone32 zenon Editor through 8.10 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.",
"id": "GHSA-8v5h-xwjj-gpj8",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:41:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:02:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.copadata.com"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.copadata.com/en/support-services/knowledge-base-faq/pcd-sva-2019-5-nbspcopa-data-editor-security-3225"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.copadata.com/fileadmin/user_upload/faq/files/CD_SVA_2019_5.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8VXW-PRWX-J95W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-03 18:33 – Updated: 2026-06-08 21:31A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Wassimulator (GitHub) CactusViewer v2.3.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-36574"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-03T16:16:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Wassimulator (GitHub) CactusViewer v2.3.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.",
"id": "GHSA-8vxw-prwx-j95w",
"modified": "2026-06-08T21:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-06-03T18:33:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-36574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Wassimulator/CactusViewer/issues/65"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openlabs/docker-wkhtmltopdf-aas/issues/36"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Wassimulator/CactusViewer"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Wassimulator/CactusViewer/releases/download/v2.3.0/CactusViewer.exe"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8W3Q-29H2-426F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 06:31 – Updated: 2026-02-03 06:31The installer for Roland Cloud Manager ver.3.1.19 and prior insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-24694"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T06:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The installer for Roland Cloud Manager ver.3.1.19 and prior insecurely loads Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application.",
"id": "GHSA-8w3q-29h2-426f",
"modified": "2026-02-03T06:31:05Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T06:31:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24694"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN89992160"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.roland.com/global/products/rc_roland_cloud_manager/support/#dl-support_documents"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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}
GHSA-8W3W-VHP6-JCF6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-10 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:59Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2023.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41982"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-10T14:15:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2023.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-8w3w-vhp6-jcf6",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:59:55Z",
"published": "2023-05-10T15:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41982"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00771.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation
Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction
Hard-code the search path to a set of known-safe values (such as system directories), or only allow them to be specified by the administrator in a configuration file. Do not allow these settings to be modified by an external party. Be careful to avoid related weaknesses such as CWE-426 and CWE-428.
Mitigation
Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction
When invoking other programs, specify those programs using fully-qualified pathnames. While this is an effective approach, code that uses fully-qualified pathnames might not be portable to other systems that do not use the same pathnames. The portability can be improved by locating the full-qualified paths in a centralized, easily-modifiable location within the source code, and having the code refer to these paths.
Mitigation
Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction
Remove or restrict all environment settings before invoking other programs. This includes the PATH environment variable, LD_LIBRARY_PATH, and other settings that identify the location of code libraries, and any application-specific search paths.
Mitigation
Check your search path before use and remove any elements that are likely to be unsafe, such as the current working directory or a temporary files directory. Since this is a denylist approach, it might not be a complete solution.
Mitigation
Use other functions that require explicit paths. Making use of any of the other readily available functions that require explicit paths is a safe way to avoid this problem. For example, system() in C does not require a full path since the shell can take care of finding the program using the PATH environment variable, while execl() and execv() require a full path.
CAPEC-38: Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths
This pattern of attack sees an adversary load a malicious resource into a program's standard path so that when a known command is executed then the system instead executes the malicious component. The adversary can either modify the search path a program uses, like a PATH variable or classpath, or they can manipulate resources on the path to point to their malicious components. J2EE applications and other component based applications that are built from multiple binaries can have very long list of dependencies to execute. If one of these libraries and/or references is controllable by the attacker then application controls can be circumvented by the attacker.
CAPEC-471: Search Order Hijacking
An adversary exploits a weakness in an application's specification of external libraries to exploit the functionality of the loader where the process loading the library searches first in the same directory in which the process binary resides and then in other directories. Exploitation of this preferential search order can allow an attacker to make the loading process load the adversary's rogue library rather than the legitimate library. This attack can be leveraged with many different libraries and with many different loading processes. No forensic trails are left in the system's registry or file system that an incorrect library had been loaded.