Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Syncplify.me Server by Syncplify
CVE-2020-37230

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Syncplify

Status
Syncplify.me Server!
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37230?

Syncplify.me Server version 5.0.37 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SMWebRestServicev5 service. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate their privileges by inserting a malicious executable into the unquoted service path. When the service is restarted or the system is rebooted, the malicious executable can be executed with LocalSystem privileges, compromising the security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Syncplify.me Server! 5.0.37

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-2020-37230 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49009
exploit
https://www.syncplify.me/
product
https://download.syncplify.me/SMServer_Setup.exe
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

Julio Aviña
.