What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37101?

CVE-2020-37101 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-2020-37101?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37101. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37101?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running VPN Unlimited 6.1 and restrict local user access to affected endpoints. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternative VPN solutions and begin migration planning away from VPN Unlimited 6.1 due to lack of vendor patch availability. Within 30 days: Complete transition to a patched/supported VPN client or implement endpoint isolation controls if immediate replacement is not feasible.

CVE-2020-37101

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-03 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Code Injection

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 03, 2026 - 16:44 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\VPN Unlimited\' to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.

AnalysisAI

VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]