CVE-2021-47883

Sandboxie Plus 0.7.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

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://sandboxie-plus.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49631
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sandboxie-plus-sbiesvc-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-21 18:16

Updated : 2026-01-26 15:04

NVD link : CVE-2021-47883

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47883

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47883

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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