What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37047?

CVE-2020-37047 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%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-37047?

CVE-2020-37047 is a high-severity vulnerability in DeepMgmtService that enables attackers to execute code with elevated privileges.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37047?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37047. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37047?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running DeepMgmtService and assess network exposure; disable or isolate the service if business operations permit. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict access to DeepMgmtService to trusted administrative networks only; deploy WAF rules to block suspicious payloads targeting this service. Within 30 days: Contact vendor for patch status and timelines; evaluate alternative solutions; plan emergency patching procedure once vendor releases remediation.

Windows CVE-2020-37047

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-01 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows

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 - 22:01 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

DescriptionCVE.org

Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepMgmtService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

AnalysisAI

DeepMgmtService contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute code with elevated privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects DeepMgmtService. Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepMgmtService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.