CVE-2024-47856

In RSA Authentication Agent before 7.4.7, service paths and shortcut paths may be vulnerable to path interception if the path has one or more spaces and is not…

Critical · published November 24, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A path vulnerability in RSA Authentication Agent could let an attacker slip in a malicious executable just by exploiting spaces! 🔥 This is like a sneaky delivery driver leaving a package in a higher-level storage area instead of the designated locker, but instead, it’s an unexpected package with a nasty surprise waiting to be opened! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code by tricking the system into running their malicious program instead of the legitimate one. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete takeover of the system—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This is like a sneaky delivery driver leaving a package in a higher-level storage area instead of the designated locker, but instead, it’s an unexpected package with a nasty surprise waiting to be opened! This vulnerability arises when paths containing spaces aren't correctly quoted, allowing attackers to place their executables in a higher directory, which the system resolves improperly, executing the attacker's code instead of the intended legitimate executable.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code by tricking the system into running their malicious program instead of the legitimate one. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete takeover of the system—absolutely devastating! Update RSA Authentication Agent to version 7.4.7 or later to patch this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your service and shortcut path configurations to ensure they are properly quoted and secure. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your system and keep those sneaky threats at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00536 · 44.4th percentile
Published
2025-11-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 NOV 00:00Z
    In RSA Authentication Agent before 7.4.7, service paths and shortcut paths may be vulnerable to path interception if the path has one or more spaces and is not…
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