CVE-2021-47833

WifiHotSpot 1.0.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WifiHotSpotService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://wifi-hotspot.gearboxcomputers.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49845
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wifihotspot-wifihotspotserviceexe-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-16 19:16

Updated : 2026-01-26 15:05

NVD link : CVE-2021-47833

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47833

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47833

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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