CVE-2020-36989 ForensiTAppxService 2.2.0.4 - 'ForensiTAppxService.exe' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the ForensiT AppX Management 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-2020-36989?
CVE-2020-36989 is a high-severity vulnerability in ForensiTAppxService, published on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36989?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36989?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36989 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36989 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3j4w-jcv6-fv59.