CVE-2020-36983

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48983
https://www.pablosoftwaresolutions.com/download.php?id=10
https://www.pablosoftwaresolutions.com/html/quick__n_easy_ftp_service.html
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/quick-n-easy-ftp-service-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

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Summary		(es) Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar código arbitrario durante el inicio del servicio. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta binaria del servicio mal configurada para inyectar ejecutables maliciosos con privilegios elevados de LocalSystem durante el arranque del sistema o el reinicio del servicio.

27 Jan 2026, 19:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-27 19:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2020-36983

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36983

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36983

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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