CVE-2020-36980CWE-428

SAntivirus IC 10.0.21.61 - 'SAntivirusIC' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
3.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky unquoted service path opens the door for local attackers to potentially run arbitrary code on SAntivirus IC 10.0.21.61! 🚪💥 Think of it like a restaurant that failed to clearly label a dish on the menu. A crafty cook could slip in an unexpected ingredient, leading to a recipe for disaster! Similarly, attackers can inject malicious files into the service binary path without a proper check. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to system-level permissions, giving them the keys to the kingdom! This means they could run any code they desire, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or system compromise.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that failed to clearly label a dish on the menu. A crafty cook could slip in an unexpected ingredient, leading to a recipe for disaster! Similarly, attackers can inject malicious files into the service binary path without a proper check. The unquoted service path vulnerability arises in the Windows service configuration of SAntivirus IC, allowing local attackers to inject malicious files in an executable's path, which can then be executed with elevated privileges.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to system-level permissions, giving them the keys to the kingdom! This means they could run any code they desire, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or system compromise. To fix this, ensure the service path is quoted correctly to prevent path traversal attacks. Update to the latest version of SAntivirus IC and regularly review service configurations for security best practices. You can tackle this! Follow these steps and fortify your defenses. 🛡️ You've got this!

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
0.00148 · 3.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-27T18:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 18:51Z
    SAntivirus IC 10.0.21.61 - 'SAntivirusIC' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5