Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36936 is a local privilege-escalation issue in Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20 for Windows. A low-privileged user could abuse an improperly configured Windows service path to run code with higher privileges. This is important for endpoints where the software is installed, but it is not described as remotely exploitable.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on managed Windows endpoints where the product is installed, especially shared or high-value workstations. This is not a remote internet-facing flaw, but it can turn a low-privileged foothold into administrative control on affected machines.
Technical view
Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20 configures the Windows service 'magicmouse2service' with an unquoted service path, mapped to CWE-428. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5. The attack vector is local, requires low privileges, and no user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the local system.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running Magic Mouse 2 Utilities version 2.20 with the vulnerable service configuration. Risk is highest on shared workstations, developer machines, kiosks, or other endpoints where standard users can write to relevant service path locations.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat this as a credible local escalation risk, not evidence of ongoing attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies one affected version: Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20. The provided sources do not name a vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation. Validation should focus on service configuration, installed version, and writable directories along the unquoted service path.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Magic Mouse 2 Utilities version 2.20.
- Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
- Upgrade or remove the software where business use is not required.
- Harden the Windows service path configuration after change-control review.
- Restrict standard-user write access to service path directories.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Magic Mouse 2 Utilities 2.20 is installed.
- Inspect the 'magicmouse2service' configuration for an unquoted executable path.
- Review permissions on directories in the service path.
- Verify remediation by confirming the service path is safely configured.
- Check endpoint telemetry for suspicious service-related process launches.
Public sources used
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CWE-428: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-49017CVE reference · exploit
- Magic Utilities Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Magic Mouse 2 utilities 2.20 - 'magicmouse2service' Unquoted Service PathCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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