CVE-2021-47833

HIGH

7.8

Description

WifiHotSpot 1.0.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WifiHotSpotService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published1/16/2026

Last Modified1/26/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

https://wifi-hotspot.gearboxcomputers.com/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49845(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wifihotspot-wifihotspotserviceexe-unquoted-service-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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