CVE-2020-36935CWE-428

KMSpico 17.1.0.0 - 'Service KMSELDI' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 25, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
5.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Watch out for an unquoted service path in KMSpico 17.1.0.0! This vulnerability could let local attackers execute arbitrary code—like leaving the front door wide open while you run errands! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows any delivery driver to drop off their orders without checking IDs. If someone sneaks in a nasty dish, it could spoil everyone’s meal! If exploited, an attacker could run any code they choose with escalated privileges, potentially taking complete control of the system. This could lead to data theft, system tampering, or even a full-blown takeover. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows any delivery driver to drop off their orders without checking IDs. If someone sneaks in a nasty dish, it could spoil everyone’s meal! This vulnerability arises from an unquoted service path in the KMSELDI configuration, allowing attackers to inject malicious executables into the binary path located at C:\Program Files\KMSpico\Service_KMS.exe.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run any code they choose with escalated privileges, potentially taking complete control of the system. This could lead to data theft, system tampering, or even a full-blown takeover. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen! Immediately update KMSpico to the latest version to close this gap. Additionally, consider quoting the service paths in configuration files to prevent further exploitation. Regularly audit your systems to ensure all software is up to date and configured securely. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

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
0.00166 · 5.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-25T14:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 14:01Z
    KMSpico 17.1.0.0 - 'Service KMSELDI' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5