---
cve: "CVE-2020-37253"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 8.5
epss: "16%"
vendor: "Winstep"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2026-06-19 14:16:51"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-10T09:20:51+02:00"
---

# CVE-2020-37253

> 8.5 HIGH · 🧪 PoC

## Beschreibung

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.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Lokal | good |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |

## Referenzen

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

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2020-37253) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_