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CVE-2020-36976

HIGH
Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)
2026-01-27 disclosure@vulncheck.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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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

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 29, 2026 - 17:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 27, 2026 - 19:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Acer Global Registration Service 1.0.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer\Registration\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

exists in the its component. Acer Global Registration Service 1.0.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer\Registration\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: its service configuration. Component: its.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVE-2020-36976 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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