CVE-2016-20088 Comodo Chromodo Browser 52.15.25.664 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the ChromodoUpdater service.
- 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-2016-20088?
CVE-2016-20088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comodo Chromodo Browser, 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
Comodo Chromodo Browser 52.15.25.664 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ChromodoUpdater service that runs with SYSTEM privileges. A local attacker can insert a malicious executable in the service path and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges upon service restart or system reboot.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20088?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20088?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20088 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-20088 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20088 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fq3-x65j-gvx5.