What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37017?

CVE-2020-37017 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37017?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37017. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37017?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running CodeMeter 6.60 and restrict local user access where possible. Within 7 days: Contact CodeMeter vendor (Wibu-Systems) for patched versions and initiate upgrade planning; implement file system monitoring on CodeMeter installation directories. Within 30 days: Complete patching or upgrade to CodeMeter version 7.0 or later; verify remediation through vulnerability scans.

CVE-2020-37017

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-29 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 09, 2026 - 18:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 29, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

exists in the CodeMeter Runtime Server component. CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: CodeMeter Runtime Server.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37017 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37017

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CVSS VectorNVD

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