CVE-2026-7280
Received Received - Intake
Unquoted Service Path in AVACAST Enables Privileged Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-28

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: TWCERT/CC

Description
AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology has a Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing privileged local attackers to place a malicious executable file in a specific directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution with system privileges when the AVACAST service starts.
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Published
2026-04-28
Last Modified
2026-04-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-7280
EUVD
EUVD-2026-26029
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empia_technology avacast *
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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

The vulnerability in AVACAST developed by eMPIA Technology is an Unquoted Service Path issue. This means that privileged local attackers can place a malicious executable file in a specific directory. When the AVACAST service starts, it may execute this malicious file with system-level privileges, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers with local privileged access to execute arbitrary code with system privileges. This could lead to full control over the affected system, including the ability to modify, delete, or steal data, install malware, or disrupt system operations.

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