CVE-2020-37062
DHCP Turbo 4.6.1298- 'DHCP Turbo 4' Unquoted Service Path
Description
DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-37062
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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Quote the service binary path.
- Ensure service path contains no accessible directories.
- Review and secure service binary permissions.
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-2020-37062.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48080 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dhcp-turbo-dhcp-turbo-unquoted-service-path | |
| https://www.weird-solutions.com |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-37062 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-37062
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts. 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 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48080 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dhcp-turbo-dhcp-turbo-unquoted-service-path Added Reference https://www.weird-solutions.com