CVE-2016-20091
Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-428 |
| Vendor | binisoft |
| Product | windows firewall control |
| Published | Jun 19, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
Binisoft / Windows Firewall Control
4.8.6.0