What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37062?

CVE-2020-37062 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-2020-37062?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37062. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37062?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running DHCP Turbo 4.61298 and document their criticality and user access patterns. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls (see below) and restrict local user access to affected systems where possible. Within 30 days: Contact DHCP Turbo vendor for patch availability; if unavailable, evaluate replacement solutions or decommission affected systems based on criticality assessment.

CVE-2020-37062

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

DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

exists in the the component. DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: the.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVE-2020-37062

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CVSS VectorNVD

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