What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36935?

CVE-2020-36935 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36935?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36935. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36935?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running KMSELDI service and isolate them from untrusted networks; enable enhanced logging and monitoring. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict KMSELDI service access; deploy WAF rules to block known exploit patterns; disable KMSELDI if not operationally critical. Within 30 days: Evaluate vendor roadmap for patch availability; assess feasibility of service replacement or upgrade; complete security assessment of affected systems.

CVE-2020-36935

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-25 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:59 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 26, 2026 - 15:03 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 25, 2026 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

KMSpico 17.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Service KMSELDI configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files\KMSpico\Service_KMS.exe to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

Service KMSELDI configuration contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the the component. KMSpico 17.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Service KMSELDI configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files\KMSpico\Service_KMS.exe to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Service KMSELDI configuration. Component: the.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-36935 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-36935

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CVSS VectorNVD

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