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

26 Jun 2026, 13:02

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() http://anydesk.com -~~	() http://anydesk.com - Product
References	~~() http://anydesk.com/download -~~	() http://anydesk.com/download - Product
References	~~() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410 -~~	() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410 - Exploit, VDB Entry
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:2.5.0:::::::*
First Time		Anydesk anydesk Anydesk

19 Jun 2026, 15:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 15:16

Updated : 2026-06-26 13:02

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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