CVE-2020-36989CWE-428

ForensiTAppxService 2.2.0.4 - 'ForensiTAppxService.exe' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 28, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
6.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky unquoted service path could open the door to local code execution! 😱 Think of it like a delivery person following an unclear address and accidentally dropping off a package at the wrong house — an attacker could inject malicious code right where it doesn't belong! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could run arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges, potentially taking full control of the system. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate system settings, or even install malware, leading to a serious security breach.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person following an unclear address and accidentally dropping off a package at the wrong house — an attacker could inject malicious code right where it doesn't belong! The unquoted service path in ForensiT AppX Management Service version 2.2.0.4 allows local users to inject malicious code during service startup. This misconfiguration means the system might execute unexpected commands, giving attackers a powerful foothold.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could run arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges, potentially taking full control of the system. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate system settings, or even install malware, leading to a serious security breach. To protect your system, patch to version 2.2.0.5 or later immediately to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that the service configurations use quoted paths to prevent similar issues in the future. Regularly audit your service paths for any potential misconfigurations! You've got this! Follow these steps and keep your system 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
0.00176 · 6.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-28T12:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 12:29Z
    ForensiTAppxService 2.2.0.4 - 'ForensiTAppxService.exe' Unquoted Service Path
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