VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2016-20091
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.17%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-19
Last modified2026-09-29
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
Weakness classification
- disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428