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CVE-2020-36930

Flexense Sysgauge remote code execution

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.24%
  1. Published15 Jan 2026

Description

SysGauge Server 7.9.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Flexense Sysgauge7.9.18

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-36930 being actively exploited?

CVE-2020-36930 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.24%.

How severe is CVE-2020-36930?

CVE-2020-36930 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-36930?

Affected products include Flexense Sysgauge.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36930?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.