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
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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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | ip_watcher | 3.0.0.30 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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