CVE-2020-36991
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CVE-2020-36991 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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- Status
- Deferred
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