CVE-2020-36992

HIGH
2026-01-28 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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 - 21:54 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

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Description

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.

Analysis

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

Technical Context

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 Products

Product: its nordvpn-service.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: +20

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