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CVE-2016-20091
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-06-19T15:16:32.927 · Last modified 2026-06-22T21:14:21.077

Summary

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.

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