What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37102?

CVE-2020-37102 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-2020-37102?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37102. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37102?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running WCAssistantService and assess exposure; disable the service if not critical to operations. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict access to WCAssistantService, apply WAF rules to block exploit patterns, and establish enhanced monitoring for suspicious activity. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative solutions or vendor updates; conduct security testing to validate compensating controls; maintain daily vulnerability tracking for patch availability.

CVE-2020-37102

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-03 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 - 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

Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

WCAssistantService contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects WCAssistantService. Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: WCAssistantService.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37102 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37102

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CVSS VectorNVD

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