Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-47863 affects MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 on Windows. A misconfigured Windows service path may let a local, low-privileged attacker run code with elevated privileges. This is mainly a workstation or server hardening issue, not a remote internet-facing flaw based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint remediation item where Encrypto 1.0.1 is present. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but it can help an intruder turn limited local access into full system compromise.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-428: an unquoted service path in the Encrypto Service configuration under C:\Program Files\Encrypto\. The CVSS 4.0 vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed if Windows systems have MacPaw Encrypto version 1.0.1 installed with the affected Encrypto Service configuration. Exposure requires local access or an existing foothold, so risk is higher on shared endpoints, developer workstations, and systems where low-privileged users can log in.
Exploitation context
An Exploit-DB reference exists, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied data. This vulnerability is most useful after an attacker already has local low-privileged access.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, product page, and Exploit-DB reference. Do not assume newer Encrypto versions are affected unless vendor or CVE data confirms it. No active exploitation claim is supported by the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Windows systems running MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1.
- Check MacPaw guidance for updated installers, patches, or supported remediation.
- Remove Encrypto from systems where it is not required.
- Prioritize remediation on shared or high-value Windows endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Encrypto 1.0.1 is installed on Windows assets.
- Review the Encrypto Service path for unquoted spaces.
- Verify whether low-privileged users can write in relevant path locations.
- Track findings against endpoint inventory and ownership.
Public sources used
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- 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: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-49694CVE reference · exploit
- MacPaw Encrypto Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: MacPaw Encrypto 1.0.1 - 'Encrypto Service' 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
Unquoted Search Path or Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.