CVE-2020-36987
Unquoted Service Path in PACService.exe Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | program_access_controller | 1.2.0.0 |
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Exploitability
| 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 PACService.exe of Program Access Controller 1.2.0.0. It allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges by exploiting the unquoted path during system startup or reboot, enabling them to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can run malicious code with LocalSystem privileges, which means they can gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, system manipulation, or disruption of services.