CVE-2020-36927CWE-428

DiskPulse 13.6.14 - Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
14.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path in DiskPulse Enterprise could let a local attacker execute arbitrary code! Just like a delivery driver following instructions without checking the address first, this flaw invites trouble. 🔥 Think of it as a package delivery service where the driver will drop off a parcel at any address that sounds similar. If the address isn’t properly labeled, they might end up delivering to the wrong house—allowing an attacker to introduce malicious software without a second glance! This could lead to a local attacker running any code they want on your system—imagine unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total control over your machine! The potential fallout from this is not just inconvenient; it could be absolutely devastating for your privacy and security!

Put simply

Think of it as a package delivery service where the driver will drop off a parcel at any address that sounds similar. If the address isn’t properly labeled, they might end up delivering to the wrong house—allowing an attacker to introduce malicious software without a second glance! The unquoted service path vulnerability in DiskPulse Enterprise 13.6.14 allows attackers to exploit the service configuration by injecting malicious executables into its path, leading to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This could lead to a local attacker running any code they want on your system—imagine unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total control over your machine! The potential fallout from this is not just inconvenient; it could be absolutely devastating for your privacy and security! Immediately patch DiskPulse Enterprise to version 13.6.15 or later. Review the service configurations to ensure that all paths are properly quoted and restrict local access to the service where possible. Don’t leave any stone unturned in securing your environment! You’ve got this! Follow these steps and keep your systems safe from this sneaky vulnerability. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00238 · 14.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-15T23:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 23:25Z
    DiskPulse 13.6.14 - Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5