CVE-2020-36992

HIGH

Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by chipo · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48790

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 0.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-428
Status published
Products (1)
nordvpn/nordvpn 6.31.13.0
Published Jan 28, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026