Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in MacPaw Encrypto
CVE-2021-47863

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Macpaw Way Ltd.

Status
Encrypto
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47863?

MacPaw Encrypto version 1.0.1 has a vulnerability stemming from an unquoted service path in its Encrypto Service configuration. This weakness allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the unquoted path located in 'C:\Program Files\Encrypto'. Attackers can leverage this flaw to inject malicious executables, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation on Windows systems.

Affected Version(s)

Encrypto 1.0.1

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-2021-47863 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49694
exploit
https://macpaw.com/encrypto
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/macpaw-encrypto-encr...
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

Ismael Nava
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