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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-36991 · published 28 January 2026

CVE-2020-36991: Unquoted search path vulnerability

ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.

8.5 CVSS 4.0 High EPSS 0.18% · top 93.5% CWE-428 · Unquoted search path Deferred
8.5CVSS 4.0 base score
0.18%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:

References

LinkTags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48794
https://www.sharemouse.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sharemouse-sharemouse-service-unquoted-service-path

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-36991), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.