CVE-2020-36992

Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.

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://nordvpn.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48790
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nord-vpn-nordvpn-service-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en su servicio nordvpn que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar código con privilegios elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta binaria sin comillas durante el inicio o reinicio del sistema para ejecutar potencialmente código malicioso con permisos de LocalSystem.

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-2020-36992

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36992

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36992

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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