Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Popcorn Time by Popcorn Time
CVE-2020-37059

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Getpopcorntime

Status
Popcorn Time
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37059?

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that could allow local non-privileged users to execute code with elevated system privileges. By placing malicious executables in the Program Files (x86) directory or system root, attackers may leverage this flaw to run harmful scripts during the service startup, granting them SYSTEM-level permissions. This poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the affected systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14

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-2020-37059 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48378
exploit
https://getpopcorntime.is
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/popcorn-time-update-...
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

Uriel Yochpaz & Jonatan Schor
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