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 15 of 26
- CVE-2022-40978HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.82022-09-19
The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking
- CVE-2021-38410HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.82022-07-27
AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the s…
- CVE-2022-28714HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.82022-05-05
On F5 BIG-IP APM 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, as well as F5 BIG-IP APM Clients 7.x versions…
- CVE-2022-0192HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.82022-04-22
A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PCManager prior to version 4.0.40.2175 that could allow privilege escalation.
- CVE-2021-3633HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.82021-08-17
A DLL preloading vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Driver Management prior to version 2.9.0719.1104 that could allow privilege escalation.
- CVE-2022-22788HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.82022-06-15
The Zoom Opener installer is downloaded by a user from the Launch meeting page, when attempting to join a meeting without having the Zoom Meeting Client installed. The Zoom Opener installer for Zoom Client for Meetings before version 5.10.…
- CVE-2025-14821HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.82026-04-07
A flaw was found in libssh. This vulnerability allows local man-in-the-middle attacks, security downgrades of SSH (Secure Shell) connections, and manipulation of trusted host information, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality, i…
- CVE-2022-34396HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.82023-02-01
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 arbit…
- CVE-2022-33921HIGHCVSS 7.0EG 7.82022-10-12
Dell GeoDrive, versions prior to 2.2, contains Multiple DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the SYSTEM security context.
- CVE-2023-41091HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) MPI Library Software before version 2021.11 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-40156HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) SSU software before version 3.0.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-38566HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) ISPC software before version 1.21.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-36493HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) SDK for OpenCL(TM) Applications software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-35769HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) CIP software before version 2.4.10577 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-35060HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-32618HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkit and component software installers before version 4.3.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-28407HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.29 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2023-24591HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82024-02-14
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool software before version 3.4.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2022-41314HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82023-02-16
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2022-36398HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82023-02-16
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2022-30548HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82022-11-11
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Glorp software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2022-27638HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82022-11-11
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Advanced Link Analyzer Pro before version 22.2 and Standard edition software before version 22.1.1 STD may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local…
- CVE-2022-27187HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82022-11-11
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Quartus Prime Standard edition software before version 21.1 Patch 0.02std may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2021-33064HIGHCVSS 6.7EG 7.82022-11-11
Uncontrolled search path in the software installer for Intel(R) System Studio for all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2020-24356HIGHCVSS 6.4EG 7.82020-10-02
`cloudflared` versions prior to 2020.8.1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability on Windows systems. When run on a Windows system, `cloudflared` searches for configuration files which could be abused by a malicious entity to exe…
- CVE-2017-20018HIGHCVSS 6.3EG 7.82022-06-09
A vulnerability was found in XAMPP 7.1.1-0-VC14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to launch the attack remotel…
- CVE-2022-39846HIGHCVSS 6.2EG 7.82022-09-09
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Smart Switch PC prior to version 4.3.22083_3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2022-30744HIGHCVSS 6.2EG 7.82022-06-07
DLL hijacking vulnerability in KiesWrapper in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22043_1 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2022-28792HIGHCVSS 6.2EG 7.82022-05-03
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.220405.51 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code. The patch adds proper absolute path to prevent dll hijacking.
- CVE-2022-27843HIGHCVSS 6.2EG 7.82022-04-11
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22014_2 allows attacker to execute abitrary code.
- CVE-2022-27842HIGHCVSS 6.2EG 7.82022-04-11
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Smart Switch PC prior to version 4.2.22022_4 allows attacker to execute abitrary code.
- CVE-2022-28541HIGHCVSS 5.9EG 7.82022-04-11
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Samsung Update prior to version 3.0.77.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as Samsung Update permission.
- CVE-2018-1890HIGHCVSS 5.6EG 7.82019-03-11
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPATHs which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 152081.
- CVE-2022-32498HIGHCVSS 5.5EG 7.82022-07-21
Dell EMC PowerStore, Versions prior to v3.0.0.0 contain a DLL Hijacking vulnerability in PSTCLI. A local attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and bypass software allow list sol…
- CVE-2023-1745HIGHCVSS 5.3EG 7.82023-03-30
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KMPlayer 4.2.2.73. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library SHFOLDER.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a r…
- CVE-2022-28779HIGHCVSS 5.3EG 7.82022-04-11
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Samsung Android USB Driver windows installer program prior to version 1.7.50 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2017-20052HIGHCVSS 5.0EG 7.82022-06-16
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Python 2.7.13. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component pgAdmin4. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit …
- CVE-2026-47937HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72026-06-09
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privil…
- CVE-2025-10089HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72025-11-18
Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in Setting and Operation Application for Lighting Control System MILCO.S Setting Application all versions, MILCO.S Setting Application (IR) all versions, MILCO.S Easy Setting Application (IR) …
- CVE-2025-53395HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72025-08-04
Paramount Macrium Reflect through 2025-06-26 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges via a crafted .mrimgx backup file and a malicious VSSSvr.dll located in the same directory. When a user with admini…
- CVE-2025-53394HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72025-08-04
Paramount Macrium Reflect through 2025-06-26 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges via a crafted .mrimgx or .mrbax backup file and a renamed executable placed in the same directory. When a user with admin…
- CVE-2024-33672HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72024-04-26
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 10.4. The Multi-Threaded Agent used in NetBackup can be leveraged to perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files.
- CVE-2025-23177HIGHCVSS 7.6EG 7.62025-04-29
CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
- CVE-2023-37490HIGHCVSS 7.6EG 7.62023-08-08
SAP Business Objects Installer - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker within the network to overwrite an executable file created in a temporary directory during the installation process. On replacing this executable with a m…
- CVE-2026-120015HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-11-10
SAP Host Agent does not sufficiently validate certain inputs. Under certain condition, an attacker with low privileges could abuse the affected functionality to influence an internal component into loading a malicious file under a privileg…
- CVE-2026-88066HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-11-03
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's desktop application for interacting with Claude. Prior to 1.8089.0, Claude Desktop on Windows invokes git.exe through uv_spawn without an absolute path, allowing Windows search-path resolution to select a mali…
- CVE-2025-7472HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-07-17
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.
- CVE-2025-33122HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-06-17
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.
- CVE-2024-10389HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52024-11-04
There exists a Path Traversal vulnerability in Safearchive on Platforms with Case-Insensitive Filesystems (e.g., NTFS). This allows Attackers to Write Arbitrary Files via Archive Extraction containing symbolic links. We recommend upgrading…
- CVE-2023-41787HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52023-11-23
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths. This vulnerability allows access to files with sensitive information. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from…
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