Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Motorola Device Manager
CVE-2020-36981

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Filehorse

Status
Motorola Device Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36981?

Motorola Device Manager version 2.4.5 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability within its PST Service component. This flaw enables local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during the startup of the service. The specific vulnerability arises from the unquoted path in ForwardDaemon.exe, which attackers can exploit to inject malicious payloads. When exploited, this could open up the system to unauthorized access and further compromise the integrity of the device.

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Affected Version(s)

Motorola Device Manager 2.4.5

Motorola Device Manager 2.5.4

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-2020-36981 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2020-36981 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49011
exploit
https://www.filehorse.com/es/descargar-motorola-device-ma...
product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49013
exploit

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

Angel Canseco
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