CVE-2021-47874

HIGH

7.8

Description

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

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

Published1/21/2026

Last Modified1/26/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

https://vfsforgit.org/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49661(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vfs-for-git-gvfsservice-unquoted-service-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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