CVE-2021-47828 BOOTP Turbo 2.0.0.1253 - 'bootpt.exe' Unquoted Service Path
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges via an unquoted service path in BOOTP Turbo during system startup.
- 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-2021-47828?
CVE-2021-47828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weird-Solutions BOOTP Turbo, 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
BOOTP Turbo 2.0.0.1253 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system startup or reboot.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47828?
How do I fix CVE-2021-47828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-47828 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47828 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qw6r-4362-r84p.