CVE-2021-47792CWE-428

Remote Mouse 4.002 - Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
12.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path in Remote Mouse 4.002 could let local attackers run wild with arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't check the names on food orders. A clever cook can sneak in their own dish, using the kitchen's resources to whip up something malicious without anyone noticing! If exploited, attackers could elevate their access to system administrative privileges, opening the door to potentially devastating consequences — like stealing sensitive information, manipulating system settings, or even installing other malicious software. It's a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't check the names on food orders. A clever cook can sneak in their own dish, using the kitchen's resources to whip up something malicious without anyone noticing! This vulnerability stems from an unquoted service path in the RemoteMouseService, which allows local attackers to inject harmful executables by exploiting the service's insufficient path handling.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could elevate their access to system administrative privileges, opening the door to potentially devastating consequences — like stealing sensitive information, manipulating system settings, or even installing other malicious software. It's a recipe for chaos! To secure your systems, immediately update to the latest version of Remote Mouse that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that service paths are properly quoted to prevent such exploits in the future. Regular audits of service configurations are also a good practice! You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your system locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00227 · 12.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-15T23:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 23:25Z
    Remote Mouse 4.002 - Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5