What is CVE-2021-47874?

CVE-2021-47874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vfsforgit Vfs For Git, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-21.

How severe is CVE-2021-47874?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Vfsforgit Vfs For Git

CVE-2021-47874

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.

EPSS: 0.001 (2.8th 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

Vfsforgit Vfs For Git — versions 1.0.21014.1

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-2021-47874?: CVE-2021-47874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vfsforgit Vfs For Git, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-21.
How severe is CVE-2021-47874?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.