Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Argus Surveillance DVR from Argus
CVE-2021-47945

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Argus

Status
Argus Surveillance Dvr
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47945?

The Argus Surveillance DVR 4.0 is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to an unquoted service path in the DVRWatchdog service. Attackers can exploit this flaw by placing a malicious executable in the Program Files directory. Upon starting the service, the malicious executable is executed with LocalSystem privileges, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized control over the system.

Affected Version(s)

Argus Surveillance DVR Argus Surveillance DVR 4.0

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-2021-47945 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50261
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/argus-surveillance-d...
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

Salman Asad (@deathflash1411) a.k.a LeoBreaker
.