CVE-2020-37253

HIGH SEVERITY

CVSS Score & Metrics

Base Score

7.8 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H                                    

Vulnerability Description

Winstep 18.06.0096 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Winstep Xtreme Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the Program Files directory to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

June 19, 2026

Last Modified

June 19, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-428

Source

NVD

Vendor

Winstep

Product

Winstep

External References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49004
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/winstep-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

CVE-2020-37253

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