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.

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Nordvpn — versions 6.31.13.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (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.