What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37063?

CVE-2020-37063 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-2020-37063?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37063. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37063?

Within 24 hours: inventory all systems running TFTP Turbo 4.6.1273 and isolate affected machines from production networks if possible. Within 7 days: evaluate migration to alternative TFTP solutions or disable TFTP services if not business-critical; implement strict local access controls and monitor for suspicious activity. Within 30 days: complete migration away from TFTP Turbo 4.6.1273 or apply vendor patch immediately upon release; conduct forensic review of affected systems for indicators of compromise.

CVE-2020-37063

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

TFTP Turbo 4.6.1273 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

TFTP Turbo 4.6.1273 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

exists in the the component. TFTP Turbo 4.6.1273 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: the.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37063 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37063

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CVSS VectorNVD

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