What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36981?

CVE-2020-36981 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-2020-36981?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36981. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36981?

Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all systems running PST Service; assess network exposure and implement emergency access controls. Within 7 days: Deploy compensating controls including network segmentation to isolate PST Service, implement WAF rules to block malicious payloads, and enable enhanced logging/monitoring for suspicious activity. Within 30 days: Establish daily vendor communication to track patch release timelines; conduct vulnerability assessment of dependent systems; prepare deployment procedures for immediate patching upon vendor release.

CVE-2020-36981

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-27 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 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Motorola Device Manager 2.4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PST Service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in ForwardDaemon.exe to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated system privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

exists in the PST component. Motorola Device Manager 2.4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PST Service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in ForwardDaemon.exe to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated system privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: PST Service. Component: PST.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-36981 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-36981

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CVSS VectorNVD

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