How severe is CVE-2020-36992?

CVE-2020-36992 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-2020-36992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36992?

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-2020-36992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30900.

When was CVE-2020-36992 published?

CVE-2020-36992 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36992

CVE-2020-36992 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30900
Weakness: CWE-428
Published: 2026-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36992?: Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.
How severe is CVE-2020-36992?: CVE-2020-36992 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-2020-36992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36992?: 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-2020-36992 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36992 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30900.
When was CVE-2020-36992 published?: CVE-2020-36992 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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