CVE-2020-36957CWE-428

PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 - 'pdfsvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 26, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
4.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path in PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 is like leaving your car keys in the ignition with the door wide open! 🚗💨 Anyone could hop in and take over with SYSTEM-level privileges! Think of it as a restaurant where the chef is allowed to cook without needing the manager's approval. If someone sneaks in and takes advantage of that, they can whip up whatever they want, including some nefarious dishes! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute their malicious code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to total control over the affected system. Imagine a crafty intruder not just stealing your recipes but changing them entirely, sabotaging your business from the inside out!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef is allowed to cook without needing the manager's approval. If someone sneaks in and takes advantage of that, they can whip up whatever they want, including some nefarious dishes! The unquoted service path vulnerability in the pdfsvc.exe service configuration allows attackers to inject and execute code by exploiting the way the service locates its executable, often using spaces that aren't properly handled.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute their malicious code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to total control over the affected system. Imagine a crafty intruder not just stealing your recipes but changing them entirely, sabotaging your business from the inside out! To patch this vulnerability, ensure that the service path is properly quoted in the configuration. Review system settings and upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk. Don't forget to audit access rights to the service! You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep those intruders out! 🛡️

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
0.00151 · 4.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-26T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JAN 17:43Z
    PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 - 'pdfsvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5