CVE-2025-45095
High
Description
Lavasoft Web Companion (also known as Ad-Aware WebCompanion) versions 8.9.0.1091 through 12.1.3.1037 installs the DCIService.exe service with an unquoted service path vulnerability. An attacker with write access to the file system could potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious executable in the unquoted path.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductAd-Aware WebCompanion
PublishedOct 9, 2025
First seenOct 9, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware WebCompanion | 8.9.0.1091 ≤ v ≤ 12.1.3.1037 | — |
| Lavasoft Web Companion | 8.9.0.1091 ≤ v ≤ 12.1.3.1037 | — |
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