Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Acer ePowerSvc by Acer
CVE-2021-47823

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Acer

Status
Epowersvc
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47823?

The Acer ePowerSvc version 6.0.3008.0 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability. This flaw can be exploited by local users to run arbitrary code with elevated permissions. When the service is started, the misconfigured path in the service settings can allow an attacker to insert malicious payloads that execute with LocalSystem privileges, presenting a significant security risk. Administrators must address this issue by ensuring proper configurations are in place to mitigate potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

ePowerSvc 6.0.3008.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47823 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49900
exploit
https://www.acer.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epowersvc-epowersvce...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Emmanuel Lujan
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