CVE-2020-36952

IObit Uninstaller 10 Pro contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the IObit Uninstaller Service to insert malicious code that would execute with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49371
https://www.iobit.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-uninstaller-pro-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-26 16:15

Updated : 2026-01-27 14:59

NVD link : CVE-2020-36952

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36952

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36952

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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