CVE-2021-47861 Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 - 'ElodeaEventCollectorService' Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Event Log Explorer.

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-2021-47861?

CVE-2021-47861 is a high-severity vulnerability in FSPro Labs Event Log Explorer, published on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges during service startup.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47861?

How do I fix CVE-2021-47861?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47861 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-47861 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47861 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-86mj-9f99-cjrr.

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