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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-37055 · published 1 February 2026

CVE-2020-37055: Unquoted search path vulnerability

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.

8.5 CVSS 4.0 High EPSS 0.16% · top 95.7% CWE-428 · Unquoted search path Deferred
8.5CVSS 4.0 base score
0.16%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-37055), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.