Vulnerability in Macpaw Way Ltd. Encrypto
CVE-2021-47863
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (3.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 3.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Macpaw Way Ltd. Encrypto — versions 1.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49694 (exploit)
- macpaw.com/encrypto (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/macpaw-encrypto-encrypto-service-unquoted-service-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47863?
- CVE-2021-47863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macpaw Way Ltd. Encrypto, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-21.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47863?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.