Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Pingzapper by Pingzapper
CVE-2021-47886

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47886?

Pingzapper version 2.3.1 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PingzapperSvc service. This flaw allows local attackers to leverage the unquoted path located in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Pingzapper\PZService.exe' to inject malicious executables. Successful exploitation may enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate their privileges, posing significant risks to system security.

Affected Version(s)

Pingzapper 2.3.1

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.

References

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

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Brian Rodriguez
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