Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Flexsense DiskBoss by Flexsense
CVE-2020-36879
8.5HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Flexsense
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 5 December 2025
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2020-36879?
Flexsense DiskBoss 11.7.28 has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges through unquoted service paths. This exploitation occurs when attackers name a malicious service in the 'sc qc' command, which can lead to remote code execution during system startup or reboot. The flaw enables unauthorized commands to be executed, potentially compromising system integrity.
Affected Version(s)
DiskBoss 11.7.28
DiskBoss Enterprise 11.7.28
DiskBoss Pro 11.7.28
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V4
Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Mohammed Alshehri, m507