CVE-2020-36934
Severity CVSS v4.0:
HIGH
Type:
CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
Publication date:
25/01/2026
Last modified:
25/01/2026
Description
Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.24.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepNetworkService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepNetworkService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
8.50
Severity 4.0
HIGH
Base Score 3.x
7.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://www.deepinstinct.com/
- https://www.deepinstinct.com/2019/05/22/hp-collaborates-with-deep-instinct-to-roll-out-ai-powered-malware-protection-for-next-generation-hp-elitebook-and-zbook-pcs/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49020
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/deep-instinct-windows-agent-deepnetworkservice-unquoted-service-path



