Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Disk Savvy 13.6.14 on Windows has a service configuration weakness that can let a local user gain elevated system-level privileges. This is not a remote break-in by itself, but it can turn an existing low-privilege foothold into full control of the affected host.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where Disk Savvy 13.6.14 exists on business-critical or shared Windows systems. It is mainly a privilege-escalation risk, so pair remediation with controls that limit initial access and local user abuse.
Technical view
CVE-2021-47805 is a CWE-428 unquoted service path issue in Disk Savvy 13.6.14. A local attacker with low privileges may influence service binary resolution and cause code execution as LocalSystem. The CVSS v4.0 score is 8.5, with local attack vector, low complexity, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running Disk Savvy 13.6.14 with the affected service installed. Internet exposure is not the primary concern; risk is highest on shared workstations, servers with multiple users, or hosts where attackers may already have low-privilege access.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references an ExploitDB entry, indicating public exploit information exists. There is no KEV listing and no provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild. Successful abuse requires local access or an existing foothold, but can provide LocalSystem privilege escalation.
Researcher notes
The provided record identifies Disk Savvy 13.6.14, CWE-428, CVSS 8.5, and public exploit reference. Sources do not name a specific fixed version or official mitigation. Avoid assuming broader version impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Disk Savvy 13.6.14 installations.
- Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or configuration recommendations.
- Prioritize remediation on multi-user systems and sensitive servers.
- Restrict local interactive access where Disk Savvy is installed.
- Monitor for unexpected service binary or directory changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Disk Savvy 13.6.14 is installed.
- Review Windows service configuration for unquoted executable paths.
- Verify service directories are not writable by low-privilege users.
- Confirm any vendor-recommended update or configuration change is applied.
- Check endpoint telemetry for suspicious service-related execution.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50024CVE reference · exploit
- Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Disk Savvy 13.6.14 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service PathCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
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