CVE-2020-37055

SpyHunter 4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access 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.enigmasoftware.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48172
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spyhunter-spyhunter-service-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-01 15:16

Updated : 2026-02-03 16:44

NVD link : CVE-2020-37055

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37055

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37055

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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