CVE-2020-36977CWE-428

Wondershare Driver Install Service help 10.7.1.321 - 'ElevationService' Unquote Service Path

High · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
9.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local attacker can exploit an unquoted service path in Wondershare Driver Install Service, opening the door to privilege escalation! 🔓 Picture a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the exact name of each dish. If someone sneaks in a fake menu and swaps the recipe, they could serve something completely different — and dangerous! That's like what happens here with the ElevationService executable. An attacker could replace the service binary with their malicious code, giving them the keys to the kingdom! This means they could escalate their privileges to the LocalSystem account, potentially executing harmful actions like stealing data, modifying system settings, or installing additional malware. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the exact name of each dish. If someone sneaks in a fake menu and swaps the recipe, they could serve something completely different — and dangerous! That's like what happens here with the ElevationService executable. This vulnerability stems from an unquoted service path in the ElevationService of the Wondershare Driver Install Service, allowing local attackers to replace the intended executable with malicious software.

What to do

An attacker could replace the service binary with their malicious code, giving them the keys to the kingdom! This means they could escalate their privileges to the LocalSystem account, potentially executing harmful actions like stealing data, modifying system settings, or installing additional malware. Absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, ensure that the service path is correctly quoted in configuration files to prevent alteration. Update to the latest version of Wondershare software that addresses this vulnerability, and regularly audit your systems for unauthorized changes. Don't forget to empower users to report suspicious activity! You've got this! With these steps, you'll boost your defenses and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

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
0.00204 · 9.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-27T18:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 18:51Z
    Wondershare Driver Install Service help 10.7.1.321 - 'ElevationService' Unquote Service Path
    cvelistv5