CVE Catalog

CVE-2020-37230

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Syncplify.me Server! version 5.0.37 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SMWebRestServicev5 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the unquoted binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable into the service path and execute it with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of privilege escalation, which could lead to local attackers gaining control over the system. Organizations should be aware of the potential threats associated with unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure service paths by adding quotes to unquoted paths and to monitor and restrict access to systems to minimize the risk of privilege escalation.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Syncplify.me Server! 5.0.37 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SMWebRestServicev5 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the unquoted binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable into the service path and execute it with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS