CVE-2016-20091

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Sep 29, 2026

Description

Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables in the service path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that the wfcs.exe service will execute with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-428

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2026
Last modified: Sep 29, 2026
NVD status: Deferred

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