CVE-2020-36989
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Unquoted Service Path in ForensiT AppX Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-01-28

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions 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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2020-36989
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30897
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Vendor Product Version / Range
forensit appx_management_service 2.2.0.4
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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 ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4. It allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges by exploiting the unquoted path in the service configuration. Malicious code can be injected and will run with LocalSystem account permissions during the service startup.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. This means attackers could gain control over the affected system, access sensitive data, modify system settings, or disrupt operations.

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