CWE-427— 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.— MITRE CWE catalog
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CVEs classified under CWE-427page 20 of 26
- CVE-2021-21010HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02021-01-13
InCopy version 15.1.1 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction…
- CVE-2021-21008HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02021-01-13
Adobe Animate version 21.0 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a vi…
- CVE-2021-21007HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02021-01-13
Adobe Illustrator version 25.0 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that …
- CVE-2020-24447HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-12-11
Adobe Lightroom Classic version 10.0 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires u…
- CVE-2020-24440HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-12-11
Adobe Prelude version 9.0.1 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a v…
- CVE-2020-24424HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-10-21
Adobe Premiere Pro version 14.4 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that…
- CVE-2020-24423HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-10-21
Adobe Media Encoder version 14.4 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user …
- CVE-2020-24420HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-10-21
Adobe Photoshop for Windows version 21.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires…
- CVE-2020-24419HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-10-21
Adobe After Effects version 17.1.1 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires use…
- CVE-2020-24422HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-10-21
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.2 (and earlier) and 2.1 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.…
- CVE-2019-14688HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02020-02-20
Trend Micro has repackaged installers for several Trend Micro products that were found to utilize a version of an install package that had a DLL hijack vulnerability that could be exploited during a new product installation. The vulnerabil…
- CVE-2019-19235HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02019-12-18
AsLdrSrv.exe in ASUS ATK Package before V1.0.0061 (for Windows 10 notebook PCs) could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional execution. The user must put an application at a particular path, with a particular file name.
- CVE-2018-5457HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02018-02-06
A uncontrolled search path element issue was discovered in Vyaire Medical CareFusion Upgrade Utility used with Windows XP systems, Versions 2.0.2.2 and prior versions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability requires the local user to i…
- CVE-2017-9661HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02017-08-14
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in SIMPlight SCADA Software version 4.3.0.27 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to place a malicious DLL f…
- CVE-2017-5176HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02017-05-19
A DLL Hijack issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW). The following versions are affected: Connected Components Workbench - Developer Edition, v9.01.00 and earlier: 9328-CCWDEVENE, 9328-CCWDEVZHE, 9…
- CVE-2017-6051HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.02017-05-08
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL …
- CVE-2025-5129HIGHCVSS 6.3EG 7.02025-05-24
A vulnerability has been found in Sangfor 零信任访问控制系统 aTrust 2.3.10.60 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library MSASN1.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled…
- CVE-2025-14405MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82025-12-23
PDFsam Enhanced Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows phyiscally-present attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PDFsam Enhanced. An attacker must first o…
- CVE-2025-49487MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82025-06-17
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in the Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services (WFBSS) agent could have allowed an attacker with physical access to a machine to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. An at…
- CVE-2024-13946MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82025-05-22
DLL's are not digitally signed when loaded in ASPECT's configuration toolset exposing the application to binary planting during device commissioning.This issue affects ASPECT-Enterprise: through 3.*; NEXUS Series: through 3.*; MATRIX Serie…
- CVE-2025-26624MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82025-02-18
Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives. A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Rufus 4.6.2208 and earlier versions allows an attacker loading and executing a malicious DLL with escalated privileges (since the e…
- CVE-2024-40644MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82024-07-18
gitoxide An idiomatic, lean, fast & safe pure Rust implementation of Git. `gix-path` can be tricked into running another `git.exe` placed in an untrusted location by a limited user account on Windows systems. Windows permits limited user a…
- CVE-2023-3252MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82023-08-29
An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges could alter logging variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host with log data, which could lead to a denial o…
- CVE-2022-47632MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82023-01-27
Razer Synapse before 3.7.0830.081906 allows privilege escalation due to an unsafe installation path, improper privilege management, and improper certificate validation. Attackers can place malicious DLLs into %PROGRAMDATA%\Razer\Synapse3\S…
- CVE-2020-27348MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82020-12-04
In some conditions, a snap package built by snapcraft includes the current directory in LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing a malicious snap to gain code execution within the context of another snap if both plug the home interface or similar. This i…
- CVE-2026-34175MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-08-11
Uncontrolled search path for some Hardware-Aware-Automated-MachineLearning NA before version 45cd723 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined wit…
- CVE-2026-32788MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-08-11
Uncontrolled search path for some Approximate Bayesian Inference Framework before version on commit #484c949 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user comb…
- CVE-2026-66344MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-08-05
NetKids iMark, provided by Integrated Systems Technologies, Inc., contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427). An authenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileg…
- CVE-2026-9593MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-08-03
A vulnerability in the iDTM FDI allows an attacker with elevated privileges and access to the host system to enable the debug interface by placing a crafted file in the application directory, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to…
- CVE-2024-22451MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-06-16
Dell Peripheral Manager, versions from 1.5.1 to 1.7.2, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious executable, leading to arbitrary code e…
- CVE-2026-20772MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-05-12
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an auth…
- CVE-2026-25852MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-04-29
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.93212.
- CVE-2026-1636MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-04-15
A potential DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Service Bridge that, under certain conditions, could allow a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
- CVE-2026-28728MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-04-02
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.
- CVE-2026-27774MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-04-02
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis True Image (Windows) before build 42902.
- CVE-2026-22270MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-03-04
Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.10.1.6 and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.12.0.1, contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability…
- CVE-2025-32452MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-02-10
Uncontrolled search path for some AI Playground before version 2.6.1 beta within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity att…
- CVE-2025-20106MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-02-10
Uncontrolled search path in some software installer for some VTune(TM) Profiler software and Intel(R) oneAPI Base Toolkits before version 2025.0. within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. System software advers…
- CVE-2025-33231MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-01-20
NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Windows contains a vulnerability in the application’s DLL loading mechanism where an attacker could cause an uncontrolled search path element by exploiting insecure DLL search paths. A successful exploit of this…
- CVE-2025-14625MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-01-07
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Standard on Windows (Nios II Command Shell modules), Altera Quartus Prime Lite on Windows (Nios II Command Shell modules) allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affec…
- CVE-2025-14605MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-01-07
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Pro on Windows (System Console modules) allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects Quartus Prime Pro: from 17.0 through 25.1.1.
- CVE-2025-14599MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-01-07
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Standard Installer (SFX) on Windows, Altera Quartus Prime Lite Installer (SFX) on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects Quartus Prime Standar…
- CVE-2025-14596MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72026-01-07
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera Quartus Prime Pro Installer (SFX) on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects Quartus Prime Pro: from 24.1 through 24.3.1.
- CVE-2025-13670MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-12
The High Level Synthesis Compiler i++ command for Windows is vulnerable to a DLL planting vulnerability
- CVE-2025-13669MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-12
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Altera High Level Synthesis Compiler on Windows allows Search Order Hijacking.This issue affects High Level Synthesis Compiler: from 19.1 through 24.3.
- CVE-2025-13665MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-12
The System Console Utility for Windows is vulnerable to a DLL planting vulnerability
- CVE-2025-13668MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-11
A potential security vulnerability in Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Design Software may allow escalation of privilege.
- CVE-2025-13664MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-11
A potential security vulnerability in Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Design Software may allow escalation of privilege.
- CVE-2025-64995MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-11
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Exchange-NomadClientHealth-ConfigureGeneralSetting instruction prior V3.4. Improper protection of the execution path on the l…
- CVE-2025-64994MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72025-12-11
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction prior V17.1. The improper handling of executable search paths could allow local attackers with …
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