Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in 10-Strike Bandwidth Monitor by 10-Strike
CVE-2020-37021

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

10-strike

Status
Bandwidth Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37021?

The 10-Strike Bandwidth Monitor version 3.9 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability in various services. This flaw enables local attackers to exploit the service startup process by placing a malicious executable in specific directory paths. Successful exploitation allows attackers to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level, putting the integrity and security of the system at serious risk.

Affected Version(s)

Bandwidth Monitor 3.9

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-2020-37021 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48591
exploit
https://www.10-strike.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bandwidth-monitor-sv...
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

Bobby Cooke
.