CVE-2020-37037

HIGH
2026-02-01 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:01 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 03, 2026 - 16:44 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 01, 2026 - 15:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Code Injection

Description

Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.

Analysis

Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical Context

exists in the the component. Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.

Affected Products

Component: the.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: +20

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