Vulnerability · Published Jan 21, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2021-47863MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 - 'Encrypto Service' Unquoted Service Path
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Encrypto from MacPaw Way Ltd.. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 4% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 95.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Encrypto Service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Encrypto\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MacPaw Way Ltd. | Encrypto | 1.0.1 |
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-49694 exploit
- MacPaw Encrypto Official Homepage product
- VulnCheck Advisory: MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 - 'Encrypto Service' Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory