Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 19, 2026
Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
CVE-2016-20091
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.
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Affected products
1- Range: = 4.8.6.0
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References
3- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40443mitreexploit
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/windows-firewall-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalationmitrethird-party-advisory
- www.binisoft.orgmitreproduct
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