CVE-2021-47883
Sandboxie Plus v0.7.2 - 'SbieSvc' Unquoted Service Path
Description
Sandboxie Plus 0.7.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47883
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Sandboxie Plus to the latest version.
- Ensure the service path is properly quoted.
- Restart the affected service.
- Verify the fix by checking the service configuration.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47883.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sandboxie-plus.com/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49631 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sandboxie-plus-sbiesvc-unquoted-service-path |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-47883 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Sandboxie Plus 0.7.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://sandboxie-plus.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49631 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sandboxie-plus-sbiesvc-unquoted-service-path