Vulnerability · Published Jan 15, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2021-47806Dup Scout 13.5.28 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Dup Scout from Dupscout. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 15% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Dup Scout Server\bin\dupscts.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-428 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ExploitDB-50025 exploit
- Vendor Homepage product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Dup Scout 13.5.28 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory