CVE-2016-20091

HIGH SEVERITY

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Base Score

7.8 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H                                    

Vulnerability Description

Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables in the service path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that the wfcs.exe service will execute with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

June 19, 2026

Last Modified

June 19, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-428

Source

NVD

Vendor

Binisoft

Product

Windows Firewall Control

External References

http://www.binisoft.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40443
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/windows-firewall-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

CVE-2016-20091

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