CVE-2020-36903 (CVSS 8.4)

Description

Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Windows service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the service's unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during application startup or reboot.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

References

Other References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49453 https://www.selea.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/selea-carplateserver-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5621.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36903? +

Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Windows service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the service's unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during application startup or reboot. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-36903? +

CVE-2020-36903 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36903? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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