Vulnerability in Nordvpn
CVE-2020-36992
Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 6.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Nordvpn — versions 6.31.13.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48790 (exploit)
- nordvpn.com (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nord-vpn-nordvpn-service-unquoted-service-path (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36992?
- CVE-2020-36992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nordvpn, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36992?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.