CVE-2021-47861CWE-428

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 - 'ElodeaEventCollectorService' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 21, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
3.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unquoted service path in Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 could let attackers execute malicious code like a sneaky delivery hiding a bomb in an unmarked package! 🚚 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't clearly label its food items on the menu. If a dish arrives without a name, anyone could sneak in an ingredient that could spoil the whole meal. That's how this vulnerability works, giving attackers a chance to insert harmful code without detection. If exploited, an attacker could elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system. This means they could gain complete control, access sensitive data, or even disrupt essential services. The consequences? Absolutely devastating, leaving your system vulnerable and compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't clearly label its food items on the menu. If a dish arrives without a name, anyone could sneak in an ingredient that could spoil the whole meal. That's how this vulnerability works, giving attackers a chance to insert harmful code without detection. This vulnerability arises from an unquoted service path in Event Log Explorer, allowing local users to place malicious executables in specific file locations. When the service starts, it runs these executables with LocalSystem privileges, which gives them full access to the system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system. This means they could gain complete control, access sensitive data, or even disrupt essential services. The consequences? Absolutely devastating, leaving your system vulnerable and compromised! To secure your system, immediately update to the latest version of Event Log Explorer where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, ensure all service paths are correctly quoted to prevent this sneaky exploit. Regularly audit your system for any unauthorized changes. You've got this! Follow these steps, and 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
0.00151 · 3.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-21T17:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 17:27Z
    Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 - 'ElodeaEventCollectorService' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5