CVE-2016-20089

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.iperiusremote.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40427
https://www.iperiusremote.com/download.aspx
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iperius-remote-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Sep 2026, 09:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Iperius Remote 1.7.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM explotando la ruta de instalación del servicio. Cuando se instala desde directorios que contienen espacios, los atacantes pueden colocar ejecutables maliciosos en la ruta para ser ejecutados con privilegios elevados durante el inicio del servicio o el reinicio del sistema.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 15:16

Updated : 2026-09-29 09:10

NVD link : CVE-2016-20089

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20089

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20089

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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