CVE-2020-37253
Winstep 18.06.0096 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Description
Winstep 18.06.0096 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Winstep Xtreme Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the Program Files directory to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.
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
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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 Winstep to a patched version.
- Configure the service path with proper quoting.
- Ensure Program Files path is secured.
- Restart the Winstep Xtreme Service.
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