CVE-2016-20055
IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Description
IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
April 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 7:09 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2016-20055
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Advanced SystemCare to the latest version.
- Ensure service paths are properly quoted.
- Restart the affected service.
- Reboot the system if necessary.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-20055.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php# | Product |
| http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-advanced-systemcare-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-20055 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-20055
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:iobit:advanced_system_care:*:*:*:*:free:*:*:* versions up to (including) 10.0.2 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php# Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-advanced-systemcare-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges. Added CVSS V4.0 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:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php# Added Reference http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-advanced-systemcare-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation