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 24 of 26
- CVE-2022-32576MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72023-05-10
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Unite(R) Plugin SDK before version 4.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2022-21162MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72023-05-10
Uncontrolled search path for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-28140MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72023-04-18
An Executable Hijacking condition exists in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows platform in versions before 4.5.3.1. Attackers may load a malicious copy of a Dependency Link Library (DLL) via a local attack vector instead of the DLL that t…
- CVE-2022-48223MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72023-04-04
An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During SDK repair, certutil.exe is called by the Acuant installer to repair certificates. This call is vulnerable to DLL hijacking due to a race condition and insecure permi…
- CVE-2023-25147MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72023-03-10
An issue in the Trend Micro Apex One agent could allow an attacker who has previously acquired administrative rights via other means to bypass the protection by using a specifically crafted DLL during a specific update process. Please n…
- CVE-2021-36631MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-12-22
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Baidunetdisk Version 7.4.3 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2022-3859MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-11-30
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent (TA) for Windows in versions prior to 5.7.8. This allows an attacker with admin access, which is required to place the DLL in the restricted Windows System folder, to eleva…
- CVE-2022-28247MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-05-11
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 i…
- CVE-2022-0025MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-05-11
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 …
- CVE-2020-25182MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-03-18
Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x searches for and loads DLLs as dynamic libraries. Uncontrolled loading of dynamic libraries could allow a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerabilit…
- CVE-2022-22943MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-03-03
VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y and 10.x.y prior to 12.0.0) contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may be able t…
- CVE-2021-0169MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72022-02-09
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in software for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2021-35957MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72021-07-13
Stormshield Endpoint Security Evolution 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 does not accomplish the intended defense against local administrators who can replace the Visual C++ runtime DLLs (in %WINDIR%\system32) with malicious ones.
- CVE-2020-5419MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72020-08-31
RabbitMQ versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.7 are prone to a Windows-specific binary planting security vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution. An attacker with write privileges to the RabbitMQ installation directory and local acce…
- CVE-2020-15596MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72020-08-12
The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.
- CVE-2019-14600MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72020-01-17
Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Intel(R) SNMP Subagent Stand-Alone for Windows* may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2019-12758MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-11-15
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU2, may be susceptible to an unsigned code execution vulnerability, which may allow an individual to execute code without a resident proper digital signature.
- CVE-2019-6333MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-10-11
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP Touchpoint Analytics prior to version 4.1.4.2827. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code via…
- CVE-2019-3726MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-09-24
An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to the following: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 19.1.0.413, and Framework file versions prior to 103.4.6.69 used in Dell EMC Servers. Dell Update Package …
- CVE-2019-14242MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-07-30
An issue was discovered in Bitdefender products for Windows (Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tool versions prior to 6.6.8.115; and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 23…
- CVE-2019-5676MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-05-10
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading at…
- CVE-2017-12313MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72017-11-16
An untrusted search path (aka DLL Preload) vulnerability in the Cisco Network Academy Packet Tracer software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking if a local user with administrative privi…
- CVE-2017-6417MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72017-03-21
Code injection vulnerability in Avira Total Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Optimization Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Internet Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), and Free Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass …
- CVE-2017-5567MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72017-03-21
Code injection vulnerability in Avast Premier 12.3 (and earlier), Internet Security 12.3 (and earlier), Pro Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier), and Free Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, …
- CVE-2017-5566MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72017-03-21
Code injection vulnerability in AVG Ultimate 17.1 (and earlier), AVG Internet Security 17.1 (and earlier), and AVG AntiVirus FREE 17.1 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and …
- CVE-2017-5565MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72017-03-21
Code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security 11.0 (and earlier), Internet Security 11.0 (and earlier), and Antivirus+ Security 11.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitra…
- CVE-2018-15452MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.72018-11-13
A vulnerability in the DLL loading component of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints on Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to disable system scanning services or take other actions to prevent detection of…
- CVE-2025-11772MEDIUMCVSS 6.6EG 6.62025-12-01
A carefully crafted DLL, copied to C:\ProgramData\Synaptics folder, allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during driver installation.
- CVE-2024-39820MEDIUMCVSS 6.6EG 6.62024-07-15
Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS before version 6.0.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via local access.
- CVE-2020-12431MEDIUMCVSS 6.6EG 6.62020-05-21
A Windows privilege change issue was discovered in Splashtop Software Updater before 1.5.6.16. Insecure permissions on the configuration file and named pipe allow for local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM, by forcing a permissi…
- CVE-2019-3667MEDIUMCVSS 6.6EG 6.62019-12-11
DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Tech Check 3.0.0.17 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the local folder placed there by an attacker.
- CVE-2026-21770MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52026-07-17
HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content.
- CVE-2024-24916MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-06-19
Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).
- CVE-2025-5981MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-06-18
Arbitrary file write as the OSV-SCALIBR user on the host system via a path traversal vulnerability when using OSV-SCALIBR's unpack() function for container images. Particularly, when using the CLI flag --remote-image on untrusted contain…
- CVE-2024-42191MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-05-30
HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a COM hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content.
- CVE-2024-42190MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-05-30
HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content.
- CVE-2025-3051MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-04-01
Linux::Statm::Tiny for Perl before 0.0701 allows untrusted code from the current working directory ('.') to be loaded similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded inst…
- CVE-2025-30673MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-04-01
Sub::HandlesVia for Perl before 0.050002 allows untrusted code from the current working directory ('.') to be loaded similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded inste…
- CVE-2025-30672MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52025-04-01
Mite for Perl before 0.013000 generates code with the current working directory ('.') added to the @INC path similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded instead of th…
- CVE-2024-34016MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52024-09-16
Local privilege escalation due to DLL hijacking vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 38235.
- CVE-2023-27859MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52024-01-22
IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existin…
- CVE-2023-37849MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52023-07-13
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.
- CVE-2023-0142MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52023-06-13
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Backup Management functionality in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.4-25556-8, 7.0.1-42218-7 and 7.1-42661 allows remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to re…
- CVE-2023-22283MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52023-02-01
On versions beginning in 7.1.5 to before 7.2.3.1, a DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows. User interaction and administrative privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability because the victim user…
- CVE-2022-28965MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52022-05-20
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.
- CVE-2022-26319MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52022-03-08
An installer search patch element vulnerability in Trend Micro Portable Security 3.0 Pro, 3.0 and 2.0 could allow a local attacker to place an arbitrarily generated DLL file in an installer folder to elevate local privileges. Please note: …
- CVE-2020-4623MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52021-07-26
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijacking flaw. By using a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to ex…
- CVE-2021-21070MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52021-04-19
Adobe Robohelp version 2020.0.3 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with admin permissions to write to the file system could leverage this vuln…
- CVE-2020-9681MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52021-04-16
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator, which may lead to elevated permissions…
- CVE-2020-9667MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52021-04-16
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with admin privileges could plant custom binaries and execute them with System permissions. Exploit…
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