VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-47825
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.17%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-01-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Acer Updater Service 1.2.3500.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Updater\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Weakness classification
- disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428