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CVE-2020-36983

HIGH

7.8

Description

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published1/27/2026

Last Modified1/29/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48983(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.pablosoftwaresolutions.com/download.php?id=10(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.pablosoftwaresolutions.com/html/quick__n_easy_ftp_service.html(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/quick-n-easy-ftp-service-unquoted-service-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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