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1 vulnerability by Sharemouse
CVE-2020-36991 (GCVE-0-2020-36991)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 ā Published: 2026-01-28 12:29 ā Updated: 2026-01-28 14:35
VLAI
Title
ShareMouse 5.0.43 - 'ShareMouse Service' Unquoted Service Path
Summary
ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.
Severity
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48794 | exploit |
| https://www.sharemouse.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sharemouse-s⦠| third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharemouse | ShareMouse |
Affected:
5.0.43
|
Date Public
2020-09-08 00:00
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