Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Kite by Kite
CVE-2020-36958

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kite

Status
Kite
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36958?

The Kite software version 1.2020.1119.0 has a vulnerability associated with an unquoted service path in the KiteService Windows service. This security flaw enables local attackers to exploit the unquoted path located at 'C:\Program Files\Kite\KiteService.exe', potentially allowing them to inject malicious executables. As a result, unauthorized privilege escalation on the system could occur, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Kite 0 <= 1.2020.1119.0

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-2020-36958 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49205
exploit
https://www.kite.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kite-kiteservice-unq...
third-party-advisory

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

Ismael Nava
.