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, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2016-20094
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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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update AnyDesk to the latest version.
- Ensure service paths are properly quoted.
- Reinstall the AnyDesk service securely.
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