CVE-2016-20060
8.5
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
Summary
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the hshld service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the service path and upon service restart or system reboot, the malicious code executes with LocalSystem privileges.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotspotshield | Hotspot Shield | 6.0.3 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-428: Unquoted Search Path or Element
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: poc
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40528
- https://www.hotspotshield.com
- https://www.hotspotshield.com/download/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hotspot-shield-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
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