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Publication date: 2025-12-11

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the protsrvservice Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-11

Last Modified

2025-12-11

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2024-58288

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
genexus	protection_server	9.7.2.10

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-428	The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unquoted service path issue in the protsrvservice Windows service configuration of Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10. Because the service path is not quoted, attackers can place malicious executables in certain file system locations. When the service starts, it may execute these malicious files with elevated LocalSystem privileges, allowing arbitrary code execution.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges on the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized access, and control over the system, potentially allowing the attacker to install malware, steal data, or disrupt services.

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