CVE-2020-36983CWE-428

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 - Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local attacker could execute arbitrary code just by restarting the service! This unquoted service path vulnerability in Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 is a sneaky way to gain LocalSystem privileges. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that neglects to read the address properly—anyone can send a package to a neighbor's house just by slipping an order without verification. When the service starts, it grabs whatever’s waiting without checking if it’s safe! An attacker could inject their malicious executable into the startup path, allowing them to run their code with elevated privileges. This means they could take control of the entire system, leading to data breaches or service disruptions, which could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that neglects to read the address properly—anyone can send a package to a neighbor's house just by slipping an order without verification. When the service starts, it grabs whatever’s waiting without checking if it’s safe! The unquoted service path vulnerability in Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 allows attackers with local access to exploit the misconfigured service binary path, executing arbitrary code during service startup. This occurs when the service starts without properly quoting the executable path, making it vulnerable to manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could inject their malicious executable into the startup path, allowing them to run their code with elevated privileges. This means they could take control of the entire system, leading to data breaches or service disruptions, which could be absolutely devastating! To address this issue, ensure the service path is properly quoted in the service configuration. Update to the latest version of Quick 'n Easy FTP Service, and regularly audit your service configurations for similar vulnerabilities. Don't leave any stone unturned! You've got this! Follow these steps and lock down your FTP service like the hero you are! 🛡️

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
0.00183 · 7.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-27T18:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 18:52Z
    Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 - Unquoted Service Path
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