Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in NordVPN by NordVPN
CVE-2020-36992

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nordvpn

Status
Nordvpn
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36992?

NordVPN version 6.31.13.0 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability found in its nordvpn-service component. This security flaw allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot. If successfully targeted, this vulnerability could permit malicious actors to run harmful code as LocalSystem, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

nordvpn 6.31.13.0

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-2020-36992 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48790
exploit
https://nordvpn.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nord-vpn-nordvpn-ser...
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

chipo
.