CVE-2021-47809: Disk Sorter Enterprise 13.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configur

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-47809 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting disk sorter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Disk Sorter Enterprise 13.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Disk Sorter Enterprise\bin\disksrs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2026-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: flexense

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-16 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flexense disk sorter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.6.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.6.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy disk-sorter || rpm -q disk-sorter || disk-sorter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison disk-sorter sudo apt install disk-sorter=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.6.12> sudo apt-mark hold disk-sorter

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list disk-sorter sudo dnf downgrade disk-sorter-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.6.12> sudo dnf versionlock add disk-sorter

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-47809?

disk sorter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-47809 being exploited?

CVE-2021-47809 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-47809 affect?

CVE-2021-47809 affects disk sorter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Disk Sorter Enterprise 13.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Fi

How urgent is CVE-2021-47809?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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