Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2
CVE-2016-20055

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Iobit

Status
Iobit Advanced Systemcare
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20055?

The IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 software contains a vulnerability related to an unquoted service path within the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate their privileges by placing a malicious executable in the service path. If the service is restarted or the system is rebooted, this can lead to the execution of code with LocalSystem privileges, granting unauthorized access to system resources.

Affected Version(s)

IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-20055 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577
exploit
http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
product
http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php#
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ashiyane Digital Security Team
.