CVE-2021-47822 DiskBoss Service 12.2.18 - 'diskbsa.exe' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in DiskBoss Service.
- 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-2021-47822?
CVE-2021-47822 is a high-severity vulnerability in DiskBoss Service, published on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DiskBoss Service 12.2.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in potential path locations to gain system-level access during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47822?
How do I fix CVE-2021-47822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-47822 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-47822 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmm4-6w92-wrjw.