Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2021-47833WifiHotSpot 1.0.0.0 - 'WifiHotSpotService.exe' Unquoted Service Path
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in WifiHotSpot from Gearboxcomputers. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 6% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 94.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
WifiHotSpot 1.0.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WifiHotSpotService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gearboxcomputers | WifiHotSpot | 1.0.0.0 |
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-49845 exploit
- WiFi Hotspot Product Page product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WifiHotSpot 1.0.0.0 - 'WifiHotSpotService.exe' Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory