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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-37160 · published 7 February 2026

CVE-2020-37160: Incorrect default permissions vulnerability

SprintWork 2.3.1 contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities through insecure file, service, and folder permissions on Windows systems. Local unprivileged users can exploit missing executable files and weak service configurations to create a new administrative user and gain complete system access.

8.5 CVSS 4.0 High EPSS 0.15% · top 96.2% CWE-276 · Incorrect default permissions Deferred
8.5CVSS 4.0 base score
0.15%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

SprintWork 2.3.1 contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities through insecure file, service, and folder permissions on Windows systems. Local unprivileged users can exploit missing executable files and weak service configurations to create a new administrative user and gain complete system access.

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:

References

LinkTags
https://veridium.net
https://veridium.net/sprintwork/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48070
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sprintwork-local-privilege-escalation

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-37160), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.