CVE-2020-36992

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductNordvpn
PublishedJan 28, 2026
First seenJan 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-428CWE-428

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
nordvpn nordvpn6.31.13.0—

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