CVE-2020-36952 IObit Uninstaller 10 Pro - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in IObit Uninstaller.
- 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-2020-36952?
CVE-2020-36952 is a high-severity vulnerability in IObit Uninstaller, published on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36952?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36952?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36952 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36952 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35jr-5458-r65r.