What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36983?

CVE-2020-36983 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-2020-36983?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36983. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36983?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 and assess business criticality; disable the service if not essential. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including strict file system permissions on service directories, restrict local user access, and enable enhanced logging. Within 30 days: Contact vendor for upgrade path or migrate to actively maintained FTP alternative; evaluate replacement solutions that receive security updates.

CVE-2020-36983

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

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.

AnalysisAI

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Affected ProductsAI

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVE-2020-36983

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CVSS VectorNVD

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