CVE-2020-36930 SysGauge 7.9.18 - ' SysGauge Server' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in SysGauge Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-36930?
CVE-2020-36930 is a high-severity vulnerability in SysGauge, published on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36930?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexense Sysgauge.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36930?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36930 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36930 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36930 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SysGauge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrvx-ch7v-78fh.