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.

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.

EPSS: 0.001 (2.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Macpaw Way Ltd. Encrypto — versions 1.0.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (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.