CVE-2021-47945

Published: Mag 10, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 10, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,5
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
HIGH 7,8
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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Argus Surveillance DVR 4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DVRWatchdog service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.

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Unquoted Search Path or Element

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Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows NT, macOS
View CWE Details
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50261
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/argus-surveillance-dvr-unquoted-service-pa…