CVE-2020-36985
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Unquoted Service Path in IP Watcher Allows Local Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-01-28

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
IP Watcher 3.0.0.30 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-01-28
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2020-36985
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30893
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Vendor Product Version / Range
unknown_vendor ip_watcher 3.0.0.30
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CWE ID Description
CWE-428 The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unquoted service path issue in IP Watcher 3.0.0.30's Windows service configuration. It allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the unquoted binary path. Attackers can inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise, unauthorized access, and control over the affected system.

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