Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Deep Instinct Windows Agent by Deep Instinct
CVE-2020-36934

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Deepinstinct

Status
Deep Instinct Windows Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36934?

The Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.24.0 is vulnerable to an unquoted service path issue in its DeepNetworkService component. This vulnerability allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges by exploiting the unquoted path in the executable located at C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepNetworkService.exe. Attackers can inject malicious code, which executes with LocalSystem permissions upon service startup, posing a significant risk to system security.

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Affected Version(s)

Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.24.0

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.

CVE-2020-36934 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49020
exploit
https://www.deepinstinct.com/
product
https://www.deepinstinct.com/2019/05/22/hp-collaborates-w...
product

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Paulina Girón
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