Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Netgate AMITI Antivirus
CVE-2016-20058

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgate

Status
Netgate Amiti Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20058?

The Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers. By placing a rogue executable in the unquoted service path, these attackers can execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot, thereby gaining elevated access rights to the system. It is essential for users and administrators to be aware of this security flaw and ensure their installations are updated to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

NETGATE AMITI Antivirus 23.0.305

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-2016-20058 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40540
exploit
http://www.netgate.sk/
product
http://www.netgate.sk/download/download.php?id=11
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

Amir.ght
.