CVE-2021-47863 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2021-47863

MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 - 'Encrypto Service' Unquoted Service Path

Vulnerability Description

MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Encrypto Service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Encrypto\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Ismael Nava

Affected Vendor

MacPaw Way Ltd.

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Affected Software

Encrypto
Vulnerable Versions:
1.0.1

Timeline

Official Publish: January 21st, 2026
Last Modified: April 7th, 2026
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)