CVE-2020-36933 IPTInstaller 4.0.9 - 'PassThru Service' Unquoted Service Path
Attackers can execute malicious code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in HTC IPTInstaller.
- 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-2020-36933?
CVE-2020-36933 is a high-severity vulnerability in HTC IPTInstaller, published on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HTC IPTInstaller 4.0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PassThru Service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36933?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36933?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36933 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36933 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p65q-qx69-3p34.