CVE-2020-36992 Nord VPN-6.31.13.0 - 'nordvpn-service' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the NordVPN client.
- 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-2020-36992?
CVE-2020-36992 is a high-severity vulnerability in nordvpn, 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
Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36992?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36992 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36992 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrrp-v29c-5f2g.