What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37055?

CVE-2020-37055 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-2020-37055?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37055. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37055?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running SpyHunter 4 and assess user access controls; notify affected teams and restrict local admin privileges where feasible. Within 7 days: Contact Enigma Software for patch availability and timeline; evaluate alternative endpoint protection solutions; implement increased monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation attempts on affected systems. Within 30 days: Deploy vendor patch immediately upon availability or migrate to alternative security software if patch remains unavailable; conduct forensic review of systems for signs of exploitation.

CVE-2020-37055

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-01 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 - 22:01 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

SpyHunter 4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.

AnalysisAI

SpyHunter 4 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 elevated access during component. SpyHunter 4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: elevated access during.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37055 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37055

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CVSS VectorNVD

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