What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36982?

CVE-2020-36982 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-2020-36982?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36982. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36982?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running MotoHelperService.exe and isolate high-risk assets from critical networks; activate incident response monitoring for exploitation attempts. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict MotoHelperService.exe communication; disable the service if operationally feasible, or apply compensating controls listed below. Within 30 days: Evaluate vendor updates or alternative solutions; develop long-term patching strategy with the software vendor; conduct forensic review of affected systems for prior compromise.

CVE-2020-36982

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 2.5.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MotoHelperService.exe service that allows local users to potentially inject malicious code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

MotoHelperService.exe service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially inject malicious code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the MotoHelperService.exe component. Motorola Device Manager 2.5.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MotoHelperService.exe service that allows local users to potentially inject malicious code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: MotoHelperService.exe service. Component: MotoHelperService.exe.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-36982 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-36982

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