Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in NetDrive by NetDrive
CVE-2016-20092

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netdrive

Status
Netdrive
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20092?

NetDrive 2.6.12 contains a vulnerability in its service that allows local users to exploit an unquoted service path. This flaw enables attackers to place malicious executables in the system root path, which can be executed with SYSTEM privileges during the service startup or upon system reboot. Such an exploit results in unauthorized privilege escalation and potential compromise of the system's integrity.

Affected Version(s)

NetDrive 2.6.12

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-2016-20092 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40422
exploit
http://www.netdrive.net/
product
http://www.netdrive.net/download
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

Tulpa
.