CVE-2020-36903
CVE-2020-36903 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206090
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Windows service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the service's unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during application startup or reboot.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36903?
- Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Windows service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the service's unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during application startup or reboot.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36903?
- CVE-2020-36903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36903 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36903?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-36903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206090.
- When was CVE-2020-36903 published?
- CVE-2020-36903 was published on 2025-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49453
- https://www.selea.com
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/selea-carplateserver-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5621.php
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