What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36953?

CVE-2020-36953 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-2020-36953?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36953. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36953?

Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all systems running MTAgentService; disable or isolate affected services where operationally feasible; enable enhanced monitoring for suspicious MTAgentService activity. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict MTAgentService access; apply WAF rules to block exploitation attempts if service is internet-facing; establish a communication channel with the vendor for patch availability updates. Within 30 days: Develop a remediation plan including service migration, replacement, or upgrade; test any vendor patches in a controlled environment; execute full deployment of patches or alternative solutions across the organization.

CVE-2020-36953

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-26 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 - 22:00 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 27, 2026 - 14:59 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MTAgentService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\MiniTool ShadowMaker\AgentService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

affects MTAgentService. MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MTAgentService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\MiniTool ShadowMaker\AgentService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: MTAgentService.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-36953 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-36953

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