CVE-2021-47762 HTTPDebuggerPro 9.11 - Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in HTTPDebuggerPro.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-47762?

CVE-2021-47762 is a high-severity vulnerability in HTTPDebuggerPro, published on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HTTPDebuggerPro 9.11 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and gain elevated access to the system.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47762?

How do I fix CVE-2021-47762?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-47762 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47762 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hh8-v8wh-8f46.

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