CWE-426— Untrusted Search Path
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.— MITRE CWE catalog
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- CVE-2020-6023HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-10-27
Check Point ZoneAlarm before version 15.8.139.18543 allows a local actor to escalate privileges while restoring files in Anti-Ransomware.
- CVE-2020-5977HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-10-23
NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper NodeJS Web Server in which an uncontrolled search path is used to load a node module, which may lead to code execution, denial of ser…
- CVE-2020-8338HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-10-14
A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.35.4 that could allow a user with local access to execute code on the system.
- CVE-2020-26947HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-10-10
monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.
- CVE-2020-6654HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-30
A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Eaton's 9000x Programming and Configuration Software v 2.0.38 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by replacing the required DLLs with malicious DLLs when the software try to load vci11un6…
- CVE-2020-3979HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-18
InstallBuilder for Qt Windows (versions prior to 20.7.0) installers look for plugins at a predictable location at initialization time, writable by non-admin users. While those plugins are not required, they are loaded if present, which cou…
- CVE-2020-4545HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-04
IBM Aspera Connect 3.9.9 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper loading of Dynamic Link Libraries by the import feature. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted .DLL file, an at…
- CVE-2020-24161HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-03
Guangzhou NetEase Mail Master 4.14.1.1004 on Windows has a DLL hijacking vulnerability. Attackers can use this vulnerability to execute malicious code.
- CVE-2020-24160HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-03
Shenzhen Tencent TIM Windows client 3.0.0.21315 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code.
- CVE-2020-24159HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-03
NetEase Youdao Dictionary has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to gain server permissions. This affects Guangzhou NetEase Youdao Dictionary 8.9.2.0.
- CVE-2020-24158HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-09-03
360 Speed Browser 12.0.1247.0 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code. It is a dual-core browser owned by Beijing Qihoo Technology.
- CVE-2020-10610HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-24
In OSIsoft PI System multiple products and versions, a local attacker can modify a search path and plant a binary to exploit the affected PI System software to take control of the local computer at Windows system privilege level, resulting…
- CVE-2020-15724HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-21
In the version 12.1.0.1005 and below of 360 Total Security, when the Gamefolde calls GameChrome.exe, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking to bypass the hips could execute arbi…
- CVE-2020-15723HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-21
In the version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security, when the main process of 360 Total Security calls GameChrome.exe, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking to bypass th…
- CVE-2020-15722HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-21
In version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security,when TPI calls the browser process, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking could execute arbitrary code on the Local syste…
- CVE-2020-15009HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-20
AsusScreenXpertServicec.exe and ScreenXpertUpgradeServiceManager.exe in ScreenPad2_Upgrade_Tool.msi V1.0.3 for ASUS PCs with ScreenPad 1.0 (UX450FDX, UX550GDX and UX550GEX) could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional restricti…
- CVE-2020-9673HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-17
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 update 15 and earlier versions, and ColdFusion 2018 update 9 and earlier versions have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
- CVE-2020-9672HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-17
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 update 15 and earlier versions, and ColdFusion 2018 update 9 and earlier versions have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
- CVE-2020-15602HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-15
An untrusted search path remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Trend Micro Secuity 2020 (v16.0.0.1146 and below) consumer family of products could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. As the Trend Micr…
- CVE-2020-1458HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-14
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2020-9100HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-06
Earlier than HiSuite 10.1.0.500 have a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This vulnerability exists due to some DLL file is loaded by HiSuite improperly. And it allows an attacker to load this DLL file of the attacker's choosing.
- CVE-2019-20419HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-03
Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DLL hijacking vulnerability in Tomcat. The affected versions are before version 8.5.5, and from version 8.6.0 before 8.7.2.
- CVE-2020-3768HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-06-26
ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
- CVE-2018-21241HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-06-04
An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It has an untrusted search path that allows a DLL to execute remote code.
- CVE-2020-13813HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-06-04
An issue was discovered in Foxit Studio Photo before 3.6.6.922. It allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL in the current working directory when FoxitStudioPhoto366_3.6.6.916.exe is used.
- CVE-2020-13812HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-06-04
An issue was discovered in Foxit Studio Photo before 3.6.6.922. It allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL in the current working directory.
- CVE-2020-4019HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-06-01
The file editing functionality in the Atlassian Companion App before version 1.0.0 allows local attackers to have the app run a different executable in place of the app's cmd.exe via a untrusted search path vulnerability.
- CVE-2020-7490HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-22
A CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path vulnerability exists in Vijeo Designer Basic (V1.1 HotFix 15 and prior) and Vijeo Designer (V6.9 SP9 and prior), which could cause arbitrary code execution on the system running Vijeo Basic when a malicious…
- CVE-2020-8895HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-21
Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
- CVE-2020-7079HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-17
An improper signature validation vulnerability in Autodesk Dynamo BIM versions 2.5.1 and 2.5.0 may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted DLL files.
- CVE-2019-20769HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-17
An issue was discovered in LG PC Suite for LG G3 and earlier (aka LG PC Suite v5.3.27 and earlier). DLL Hijacking can occur via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory. The LG ID is LVE-MOT-190001 (November 2019).
- CVE-2020-0598HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-15
Uncontrolled search path in the installer for the Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows, all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2020-11507HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-04-06
An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.
- CVE-2020-3803HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-25
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…
- CVE-2020-7476HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-23
A CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path vulnerability exists in ZigBee Installation Kit (Versions prior to 1.0.1), which could cause execution of malicious code when a malicious file is put in the search path.
- CVE-2020-9290HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-15
A untrusted search path vulnerability in Fortinet may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via network exploitable
- CVE-2020-9287HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-15
A untrusted search path vulnerability in Fortinet may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via network exploitable
- CVE-2020-5958HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-11
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component in which an attacker with local system access can plant a malicious DLL file, which may lead to code execution, denial of servi…
- CVE-2020-9418HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-05
An untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PDFescape Desktop version 4.0.22 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute code via DLL hijacking.
- CVE-2017-12580HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-03-02
An issue was discovered in IDM UltraEdit through 24.10.0.32. To exploit the vulnerability, on unpatched Windows systems, an attacker could include in the same directory as the affected executable a DLL using the name of a Windows DLL. This…
- CVE-2019-20456HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-16
Goverlan Reach Console before 9.50, Goverlan Reach Server before 3.50, and Goverlan Client Agent before 9.20.50 have an Untrusted Search Path that leads to Command Injection and Local Privilege Escalation via DLL hijacking.
- CVE-2014-3860HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-12
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7.8.1 build-20140505 has a DLL Hijacking vulnerability
- CVE-2013-3494HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-12
A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in UMPlayer 0.98 in wintab32.dll due to insufficient path restrictions when loading external libraries. which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2013-3942HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-11
Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-20406HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-06
The usage of Tomcat in Confluence on the Microsoft Windows operating system before version 7.0.5, and from version 7.1.0 before version 7.1.1 allows local system attackers who have permission to write a DLL file in a directory in the globa…
- CVE-2019-20400HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-06
The usage of Tomcat in Jira before version 8.5.2 allows local attackers with permission to write a dll file to a directory in the global path environmental variable can inject code into via a DLL hijacking vulnerability.
- CVE-2019-20358HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-01-30
Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit (ATTK) versions 1.62.0.1218 and below have a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to place malicious files in the same directory, potentially leading to arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) when execute…
- CVE-2013-2773HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-01-14
Nitro PDF 8.5.0.26: A specially crafted DLL file can facilitate Arbitrary Code Execution
- CVE-2016-6593HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-01-08
A code-execution vulnerability exists during startup in jhi.dll and otpiha.dll in Symantec VIP Access Desktop before 2.2.2, which could let local malicious users execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2019-6019HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82019-12-26
Untrusted search path vulnerability in STAMP Workbench installer all versions allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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