CVE-2016-20087 Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 Unquoted Service Path Elevation of Privilege
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Fortitude HTTP.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-20087?
CVE-2016-20087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Networkdls Fortitude HTTP, published on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with SYSTEM privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20087?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20087?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-20087 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20087 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88m9-fhx9-32h6.