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CVE-2020-36986

Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.
8.5
CVSS
5.9
ShadowTrackr
NO
CISA KEV
-
NCSC.nl
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
ComplexityLow
RequirementsNone
PrivilegesLow
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusUnavailable

Change Log
DateSourceChangesScore
2026-07-21cve.orginitial, patch: Unavailable5.9

Affected Software
VendorProductVersion
PreyprojectPrey1.9.6
Published: 2026-01-28