CVE-2016-20094

AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application 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://anydesk.com	Product
http://anydesk.com/download	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

29 Sep 2026, 09:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) AnyDesk 2.5.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM explotando la instalación del servicio. Los atacantes pueden insertar ejecutables maliciosos en la ruta raíz del sistema que se ejecutan con privilegios elevados durante el inicio de la aplicación o el reinicio del sistema.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 15:16

Updated : 2026-10-06 22:10

NVD link : CVE-2016-20094

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20094

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20094

JSON object : View

Products Affected

anydesk

anydesk

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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