What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36936?

CVE-2020-36936 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%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-36936?

Magic Mouse 2 Utilities version 2.20 contains a critical privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain administrative control of affected Windows systems.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36936?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36936. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36936?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20 and isolate or restrict network access to high-value assets. Within 7 days: Either uninstall the affected software or upgrade to version 2.21+ if available, or apply compensating controls listed below. Within 30 days: Verify complete remediation across all endpoints and document any legacy systems that cannot be patched.

Windows CVE-2020-36936

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-25 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows

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

Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject malicious executables and gain elevated system privileges by placing a malicious file in the service path.