CVE-2020-36953CWE-428

MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 - 'MTAgentService' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 26, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path is the secret key here, letting local attackers execute arbitrary code through MiniTool ShadowMaker! Imagine a delivery driver dropping off packages anywhere because the address is too vague. 🚚 Think of this vulnerability as a poorly labeled delivery box that lets anyone drop in whatever they like. If the address isn't clear, malicious actors could easily slip in harmful code without anyone noticing! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially manipulating sensitive data or compromising the system entirely. Picture a burglar sneaking in through a back door, undetected, and wreaking havoc in your digital home!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a poorly labeled delivery box that lets anyone drop in whatever they like. If the address isn't clear, malicious actors could easily slip in harmful code without anyone noticing! This vulnerability lies in the unquoted service path in the MTAgentService of MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2. When the service is started, it allows malicious executables to be injected and executed, escalating the attacker's privileges.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially manipulating sensitive data or compromising the system entirely. Picture a burglar sneaking in through a back door, undetected, and wreaking havoc in your digital home! You should immediately patch MiniTool ShadowMaker to the latest version, ensuring the service path is properly quoted. Additionally, review the permissions and restrict local access where possible to limit potential exploitation. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your system safe from harm! 💪✨

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
0.00187 · 7.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-26T17:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JAN 17:42Z
    MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 - 'MTAgentService' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5