What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36992?

CVE-2020-36992 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-2020-36992?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36992. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36992?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running NordVPN Service and assess business-critical dependencies; communicate findings to affected business units. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict NordVPN Service access and disable the service on non-critical systems; monitor for exploitation attempts. Within 30 days: Establish a vendor communication protocol with NordVPN for patch availability; evaluate alternative VPN solutions with active security maintenance; conduct forensic analysis for evidence of compromise.

CVE-2020-36992

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Information Disclosure

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 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

its nordvpn-service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code with elevated privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects its nordvpn-service. Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: its nordvpn-service.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVSS VectorNVD

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