Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in CodeMeter by Wibu
CVE-2020-37017

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wibu

Status
Codemeter
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37017?

CodeMeter 6.60 features an unquoted service path vulnerability that permits local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Exploiting this flaw involves manipulating the unquoted binary path utilized by the CodeMeter Runtime Server service, enabling attackers to inject malicious code that executes with LocalSystem permissions, which could lead to significant security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

CodeMeter 6.60

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-2020-37017 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48735
exploit
https://www.wibu.com/us/products/codemeter/runtime.html
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codemeter-codemetere...
third-party-advisory

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

Luis Martinez
.