VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-20089

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.18%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-19
Last modified2026-09-29
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Iperius Remote 1.7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation path. When installed from directories containing spaces, attackers can place malicious executables in the path to be executed with elevated privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428

Primary references