CVE-2020-36930
SysGauge 7.9.18 - ' SysGauge Server' Unquoted Service Path
Description
SysGauge Server 7.9.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 16, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-36930
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Modify the service configuration to quote the binary path.
- Ensure the path does not contain spaces.
- Restart the affected service.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-36930.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50009 | |
| https://www.sysgauge.com | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sysgauge-sysgauge-server-unquoted-service-path |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-36930 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-36930
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SysGauge Server 7.9.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50009 Added Reference https://www.sysgauge.com Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sysgauge-sysgauge-server-unquoted-service-path