CVE-2021-47790

7.8 HIGH
Published: January 16, 2026 Modified: January 30, 2026
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Description

Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50273
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit
https://www.pysoft.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/175-active-webcam.html
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/active-webcam-unquoted-service-path
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50273
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
0th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pysoft