Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Privacy Drive by Cybertron
CVE-2020-37231

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cybertronsoft

Status
Privacy Drive
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37231?

Privacy Drive 3.17.0 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability that exists within the pdsvc.exe service binary. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate their privileges by manipulating the service startup process. By placing malicious executables in directories included in the unquoted service path, attackers can execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches during service startup or system reboot.

Affected Version(s)

Privacy Drive 3.17.0 Build 1456

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-2020-37231 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49023
exploit
https://www.cybertronsoft.com/
product
https://www.cybertronsoft.com/download/privacy-drive-setu...
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

Mohammed Alshehri
.