CVE-2021-47874

HIGH

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows 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 privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by Mohammed Alshehri · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49661

References (3)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 4.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-428
Status published
Products (1)
Vfsforgit/VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1
Published Jan 21, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026