CVE-2026-7280
Unquoted Service Path in AVACAST Enables Privileged Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: TWCERT/CC
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| empia_technology | avacast | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.