What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37100?

CVE-2020-37100 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 Syncbreeze are affected by CVE-2020-37100?

Syncbreeze versions up to 12.4.18 contain a critical vulnerability enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37100?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37100. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37100?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Syncbreeze versions 12.4.18 or earlier and isolate them from production networks if possible; disable Syncbreeze service if operationally feasible. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict Syncbreeze access, deploy monitoring for exploitation attempts, and evaluate alternative file synchronization solutions. Within 30 days: Migrate to a patched version once available or replace Syncbreeze entirely with a supported alternative; conduct forensic analysis of affected systems for signs of compromise.

Syncbreeze CVE-2020-37100

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-03 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE Syncbreeze Flexense

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

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 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 20, 2026 - 16:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Sync Breeze Enterprise 12.4.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to hijack the service startup process.

AnalysisAI

Syncbreeze versions up to 12.4.18 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects Syncbreeze. Sync Breeze Enterprise 12.4.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to hijack the service startup process.