CVE-2016-20055

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 04, 2026 Modified: April 14, 2026
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Description

IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php#
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

iobit