CVE-2021-47859

High

Description

ActivIdentity 8.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ac.sharedstore service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files\Common Files\ActivIdentity\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductActivIdentity
PublishedJan 21, 2026
First seenJan 21, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-428CWE-428

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
HID Global ActivIdentity8.2—

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CVE-2021-47859 · ActivIdentity · Dark Radar