Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in SysGauge Server by SysGauge
CVE-2020-36930

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sysgauge

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36930?

The SysGauge Server 7.9.18 application is exposed to an unquoted service path vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers. This vulnerability resides in the binary path configuration found in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe'. By taking advantage of the improperly formatted path, attackers may inject malicious executables, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.

Affected Version(s)

SysGauge 7.9.18

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:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Brian Rodriguez
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