CVE-2021-47874

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVFS for Git
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
Vfsforgit VFS for Git1.0.21014.1—

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