CVE-2020-36986

Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.

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://preyproject.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48967
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/prey-cronservice-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

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Summary		(es) Prey 1.9.6 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a los usuarios locales ejecutar código potencialmente con privilegios elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta sin comillas en el CronService para insertar código malicioso que se ejecutaría durante el inicio de la aplicación o el reinicio del sistema.

28 Jan 2026, 13:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-28 13:15

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2020-36986

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36986

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36986

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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