CVE-2020-36930CWE-428

SysGauge 7.9.18 - ' SysGauge Server' 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

⚡ A sneaky unquoted service path in SysGauge Server 7.9.18 is a local attacker's golden ticket to execute arbitrary code! Think of it like a delivery service that has a package with no return address—it could end up anywhere! If a malicious executable lands in that unguarded path, it could take over the system like an unexpected party crasher ruining a quiet gathering. An attacker could inject malicious code right into the SysGauge Server's process, allowing them to escalate privileges and control the system! This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, or even a full-blown system compromise. Absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that has a package with no return address—it could end up anywhere! If a malicious executable lands in that unguarded path, it could take over the system like an unexpected party crasher ruining a quiet gathering. This vulnerability lies in the binary path configuration of SysGauge Server, allowing local attackers to exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe' to execute malicious code with elevated privileges, bypassing standard security measures.

What to do

An attacker could inject malicious code right into the SysGauge Server's process, allowing them to escalate privileges and control the system! This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, or even a full-blown system compromise. Absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software! To protect your system, immediately update SysGauge Server to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, ensure that service paths are properly quoted in configuration files to prevent this type of exploit. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your environment in no time! 🛡️

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
    SysGauge 7.9.18 - ' SysGauge Server' Unquoted Service Path
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