What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36959?

CVE-2020-36959 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-2020-36959?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36959. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36959?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running IDT PC Audio 1.0.6499.0 and assess user access controls. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternative audio drivers or disable the vulnerable service if operationally feasible; implement strict local access controls and file system permissions on affected systems. Within 30 days: Plan replacement or removal of IDT PC Audio; establish vendor communication for patch availability timeline; implement application whitelisting to restrict service execution.

CVE-2020-36959

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

IDT PC Audio 1.0.6499.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the STacSV service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.

AnalysisAI

IDT PC Audio 1.0.6499.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

exists in the STacSV component. IDT PC Audio 1.0.6499.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the STacSV service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: STacSV.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-36959 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-36959

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