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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-37251 · published 19 June 2026

CVE-2020-37251: Unquoted search path vulnerability

RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

8.5 CVSS 4.0 High EPSS 0.17% · top 93.9% CWE-428 · Unquoted search path Deferred
8.5CVSS 4.0 base score
0.17%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
23 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

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://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49021
https://www.real.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtimes-desktop-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-37251), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.