CVE-2020-37017

CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.

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
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48735
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codemeter-codemeterexe-unquoted-service-path
https://www.wibu.com/us/products/codemeter/runtime.html

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) CodeMeter 6.60 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a los usuarios locales ejecutar potencialmente código arbitrario con privilegios de sistema elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta binaria sin comillas en el servicio CodeMeter Runtime Server para inyectar código malicioso que se ejecutaría con permisos de LocalSystem.

29 Jan 2026, 15:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-29 15:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2020-37017

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37017

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37017

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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