CVE-2020-37037

Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.

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.avast.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48249
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avast-secureline-secureline-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código potencialmente con privilegios de sistema elevados. Los atacantes pueden explotar la ruta sin comillas en la configuración del servicio para inyectar código malicioso que se ejecutaría con permisos de cuenta LocalSystem durante el inicio del servicio.

01 Feb 2026, 15:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-02-01 15:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2020-37037

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37037

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37037

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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