CVE-2020-36991

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 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/48794
https://www.sharemouse.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sharemouse-sharemouse-service-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) ShareMouse 5.0.43 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar potencialmente código arbitrario con privilegios de sistema elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la configuración insegura de la ruta de servicio al colocar ejecutables maliciosos en directorios específicos del sistema para obtener acceso elevado durante el inicio del servicio.

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-2020-36991

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36991

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36991

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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