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Windows CVE-2020-36979

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

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

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

Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: its Windows.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVE-2020-36979 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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