CVE-2020-36983 Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Quick 'n Easy FTP Service.
- 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-2020-36983?
CVE-2020-36983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pablosoftwaresolutions Quick 'n Easy FTP Service, published on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36983?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36983 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfvq-g9gj-p73c.