CVE-2021-47847 Disk Sorter Server 13.6.12 - 'Disk Sorter Server' Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Disk Sorter Server.

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-2021-47847?

CVE-2021-47847 is a high-severity vulnerability in Disksorter Disk Sorter Server, 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

Disk Sorter Server 13.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Disk Sorter Server\bin\disksrs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47847?

How do I fix CVE-2021-47847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-47847 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47847 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxmc-g5xc-mm3g.

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