CVE-2020-37062

DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.

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/48080
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dhcp-turbo-dhcp-turbo-unquoted-service-path
https://www.weird-solutions.com

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-01 15:16

Updated : 2026-02-03 16:44

NVD link : CVE-2020-37062

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37062

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37062

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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