CVE-2016-20091 in Windows Firewall Controlinfo

Summary

by MITRE • 06/19/2026

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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Responsible

VulnCheck

Reservation

06/19/2026

Disclosure

06/19/2026

Moderation

accepted

CPE

ready

Exploit

Download

EPSS

0.00000

KEV

no

Activities

low

Sources

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