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CVE-2020-36957 (GCVE-0-2020-36957)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-26 17:43 – Updated: 2026-01-26 20:59
VLAI?
Title
PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 - 'pdfsvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path
Summary
PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its pdfsvc.exe service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
CWE
  • CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Pdf-Complete PDF Complete Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.5.310.2002 (semver)
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Credits
Zaira Alquicira
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