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-PFQG-FQGC-5RC8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-24 15:30 – Updated: 2025-01-24 15:30DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the CP210x VCP Windows
installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9495"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-24T15:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the\u00a0CP210x VCP Windows \n\n\n\n installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.",
"id": "GHSA-pfqg-fqgc-5rc8",
"modified": "2025-01-24T15:30:48Z",
"published": "2025-01-24T15:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9495"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.silabs.com/068Vm00000JUQwd"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PFVC-5MWQ-7QGG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:12Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2015.006.30510 and earlier, and 2015.006.30510 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3803"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426",
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-25T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2015.006.30510 and earlier, and 2015.006.30510 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-pfvc-5mwq-7qgg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:12:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:12:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3803"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-13.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PGVC-MQPM-6X6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-01 06:30 – Updated: 2023-02-08 18:30Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 10.3.0.0 and earlier contains a DLL Injection Vulnerability. A local low privileged authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with elevated privileges. Exploitation may lead to a complete system compromise.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34396"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-01T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 10.3.0.0 and earlier contains a DLL Injection Vulnerability. A local low privileged authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with elevated privileges. Exploitation may lead to a complete system compromise.",
"id": "GHSA-pgvc-mqpm-6x6g",
"modified": "2023-02-08T18:30:23Z",
"published": "2023-02-01T06:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34396"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000206609/dsa-2022-321-dell-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-security-update-for-dll-injection-vulnerability"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PH2W-CX28-VHRQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-05 06:30 – Updated: 2025-09-05 21:08Uncontrolled search path element issue exists in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22. If this vulnerability is exploited, arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of running the program.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "TkEasyGUI"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.22"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55671"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-09-05T21:08:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-05T06:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Uncontrolled search path element issue exists in TkEasyGUI versions prior to v1.0.22. If this vulnerability is exploited, arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of running the program.",
"id": "GHSA-ph2w-cx28-vhrq",
"modified": "2025-09-05T21:08:48Z",
"published": "2025-09-05T06:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55671"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/kujirahand/tkeasygui-python"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kujirahand/tkeasygui-python/releases/tag/v1.0.22"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48739895"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "TkEasyGUI Affected by Uncontrolled Search Path Element Issue"
}
GHSA-PHG3-8RJ7-H8R5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-02 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:31Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27774"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-02T18:16:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.",
"id": "GHSA-phg3-8rj7-h8r5",
"modified": "2026-04-02T18:31:38Z",
"published": "2026-04-02T18:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27774"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-10057"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PHQV-GXHH-JC8P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-11 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-11 15:31A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Check Point Identity Agent Full for Windows OS. An authenticated local user may be able to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges due to improper handling of executable resolution during the log collection process. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows endpoint.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-10847"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-11T14:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Check Point Identity Agent Full for Windows OS. An authenticated local user may be able to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges due to improper handling of executable resolution during the log collection process. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-phqv-gxhh-jc8p",
"modified": "2026-06-11T15:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-06-11T15:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10847"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185052"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PJV3-5GRH-RMM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on the Windows platform that allows an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This requires the user to have the privilege to create files in the Windows root directory. This issue impacts: All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 with content update 149 and earlier versions; All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.2 with content update 149 and earlier versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-2049"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-09T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on the Windows platform that allows an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This requires the user to have the privilege to create files in the Windows root directory. This issue impacts: All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 with content update 149 and earlier versions; All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.2 with content update 149 and earlier versions.",
"id": "GHSA-pjv3-5grh-rmm4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2049"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PMV9-F5MG-CP3V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-13 18:30 – Updated: 2023-02-21 21:30Genymotion Desktop v3.3.2 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-48077"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-13T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Genymotion Desktop v3.3.2 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.",
"id": "GHSA-pmv9-f5mg-cp3v",
"modified": "2023-02-21T21:30:19Z",
"published": "2023-02-13T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48077"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/hax3xploit/3210813c7221f3ae505494da57f26cbc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hax3xploit/CVEs/blob/master/GenymotionDesktop.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PP9V-VRJH-4Q7M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-02 09:30 – Updated: 2023-02-13 15:30The protection bypass vulnerability in DLP for Windows 11.9.x is addressed in version 11.10.0. This allowed a local user to bypass DLP controls when uploading sensitive data from a mapped drive into a web email client. Loading from a local driver was correctly prevented. Versions prior to 11.9 correctly detected and blocked the attempted upload of sensitive data.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-0400"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-02T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The protection bypass vulnerability in DLP for Windows 11.9.x is addressed in version 11.10.0. This allowed a local user to bypass DLP controls when uploading sensitive data from a mapped drive into a web email client. Loading from a local driver was correctly prevented. Versions prior to 11.9 correctly detected and blocked the attempted upload of sensitive data.",
"id": "GHSA-pp9v-vrjh-4q7m",
"modified": "2023-02-13T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2023-02-02T09:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0400"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10394\u0026locale=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PPGF-XCG9-2C3G
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.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1428"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-378",
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"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-ppgf-xcg9-2c3g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-code-exec-jR3tWTA6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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.