CVE-2020-36983

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

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
Jan 27, 2026
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2020-36983: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix