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CVE-2021-47832

8.5
High
EPSS n/aPatch availableJan 17, 2026

Local privilege escalation via unquoted SbieSvc path in Sandboxie Plus.

common questions

Is CVE-2021-47832 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2021-47832 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2021-47832?

CVE-2021-47832 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.5. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-47832?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-47832. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2021-47832 affect?

CVE-2021-47832 affects Sandboxie Plus 0.7.4 (Windows). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2021-47832?

Upgrade to latest Sandboxie Plus

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Sandboxie Plus 0.7.4 (Windows)
impact

Local code execution as LocalSystem during startup by abusing unquoted SbieSvc service path.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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