CVE-2016-20094
AnyDesk 2.5.0 Unquoted Service Path Elevation of Privilege
Description
AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 26, 2026, 1:02 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 AnyDesk to the latest version.
- Ensure service paths are properly quoted.
- Reinstall the AnyDesk service securely.
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-2016-20094.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://anydesk.com | Product |
| http://anydesk.com/download | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-20094
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://anydesk.com Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://anydesk.com/download Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2016-20094', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T15:49:04.863748Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Anydesk', 'product': 'AnyDesk', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.5.0'}]}] Added Description AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot. 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://anydesk.com Added Reference http://anydesk.com/download Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege