CVE-2021-47806 Dup Scout 13.5.28 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can exploit an unquoted service path in Dup Scout to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- 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-2021-47806?
CVE-2021-47806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dupscout Dup Scout, 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
Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Dup Scout Server\bin\dupscts.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47806?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexense Dup Scout.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47806?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47806 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-47806 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47806 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf8f-9wv9-8xgr.