CVE-2016-20092
NetDrive 2.6.12 Unquoted Service Path Elevation of Privilege
Description
NetDrive 2.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 service that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot, resulting in privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 6, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NetDrive to a version with a quoted service path.
- Ensure the service path is enclosed in double quotes.
- Verify service path integrity after changes.
- Restart the service to apply changes.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Translation Title: NetDrive de Netdrive, Description: NetDrive 2.6.12 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en el servicio Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM. Los atacantes pueden insertar ejecutables maliciosos en la ruta raíz del sistema que se ejecutarán durante el inicio del servicio o el reinicio del sistema, lo que resulta en escalada de privilegios. Title: NetDrive, Description: NetDrive 2.6.12 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en el servicio Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM. Los atacantes pueden insertar ejecutables maliciosos en la ruta raíz del sistema que se ejecutarán durante el inicio del servicio o el reinicio del sistema, lo que resulta en escalada de privilegios. -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: NetDrive de Netdrive, Description: NetDrive 2.6.12 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en el servicio Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 que permite a usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM. Los atacantes pueden insertar ejecutables maliciosos en la ruta raíz del sistema que se ejecutarán durante el inicio del servicio o el reinicio del sistema, lo que resulta en escalada de privilegios. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2016-20092', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T02:06:31.781119Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Netdrive', 'product': 'NetDrive', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.6.12'}]}] Added Description NetDrive 2.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 service that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot, resulting in privilege escalation. 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.netdrive.net/ Added Reference http://www.netdrive.net/download Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40422 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netdrive-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege