How severe is CVE-2020-36927?

CVE-2020-36927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36927?

CVE-2020-36927 affects Flexense Diskpulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36927?

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-2020-36927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3038.

When was CVE-2020-36927 published?

CVE-2020-36927 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36927

CVE-2020-36927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Diskpulse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3038
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Flexense Diskpulse
Published: 2026-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DiskPulse Enterprise 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Disk Pulse Enterprise\bin\diskpls.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36927?: DiskPulse Enterprise 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Disk Pulse Enterprise\bin\diskpls.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-36927?: CVE-2020-36927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36927?: CVE-2020-36927 affects Flexense Diskpulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36927?: 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-2020-36927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3038.
When was CVE-2020-36927 published?: CVE-2020-36927 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskpulse:13.6.14:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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