Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Motorola Device Manager
CVE-2020-36982

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Motorola-device-manager

Status
Motorola Device Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36982?

Motorola Device Manager version 2.5.4 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability within the MotoHelperService.exe service, which can be exploited by local attackers. By leveraging this flaw, an unauthorized user can potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges during the startup process of the service. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper service path quoting to mitigate risks related to code injection and unauthorized execution.

Affected Version(s)

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-2020-36982 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49012
exploit
https://motorola-device-manager.programas-gratis.net/gracias
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/motorola-device-mana...
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

Angel Canseco
.