What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37059?

CVE-2020-37059 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-2020-37059?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37059. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37059?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 and assess business criticality. Within 7 days: Isolate or disable Popcorn Time on non-essential systems; restrict local user access on systems where it must remain active. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative media solutions and plan complete removal of Popcorn Time; coordinate with vendor on patch timeline or prepare for application replacement.

CVE-2020-37059

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-30 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Information Disclosure

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 04, 2026 - 16:34 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 30, 2026 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in Program Files (x86) or system root directories to be executed with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.

AnalysisAI

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Affected ProductsAI

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37059 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37059

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CVSS VectorNVD

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