CVE-2016-20095

high

Description

Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FastViewerRemoteService and FastViewerRemoteProxy services that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory with a crafted name to be executed by the service during startup, gaining elevated privileges.

References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/matrix42-remote-control-host-unquoted-path-privilege-escalation

https://www.matrix42.com/

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39908

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-06-19

Updated: 2026-06-23

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

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

Severity: High

CVSS v4

Base Score: 8.5

Vector: 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

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00119