The product constructs the name of a file or other resource using input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the resulting name.
Volume of CVEs assigned to CWE-641 and their average CVSS base score over time.
Top CVEs that have been assigned this CWE. A single CVE can have multiple CWE assignments, though many have just one.
16 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2026-50023CRITICAL yt-dlp is a command-line audio/video downloader. Prior to 2026.06.09, a vulnerability exists in yt-dlp that allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary OS-shortcut files (such as . | Jun 23, 2026 | 9.6 | 39 | NO | NO |
CVE-2026-27140HIGH SWIG file names containing 'cgo' and well-crafted payloads could lead to code smuggling and arbitrary code execution at build time due to trust layer bypass. | Apr 8, 2026 | 8.8 | 36 | NO | NO |
CVE-2026-25177HIGH Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. | Mar 10, 2026 | 8.8 | 33 | NO | NO |
CVE-2026-50510HIGH Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. | Jul 14, 2026 | 7.8 | 31 | NO | NO |
CVE-2021-41146HIGH qutebrowser is an open source keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI. Starting with qutebrowser v1.7.0, the Windows installer for qutebrowser registers a `qutebrowserurl:` URL | Oct 21, 2021 | 8.8 | 28 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-47953HIGH Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. | Jun 10, 2025 | 8.4 | 25 | NO | NO |
CVE-2023-0046HIGH Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in GitHub repository lirantal/daloradius prior to master-branch. | Jan 4, 2023 | 7.2 | 25 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-47173HIGH Improper input validation in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. | Jun 10, 2025 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-21402HIGH Microsoft Office OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Jan 14, 2025 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-21361HIGH Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Jan 14, 2025 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
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