CVE-2016-20094 AnyDesk 2.5.0 Unquoted Service Path Elevation of Privilege

High 8.5 Published 19 Jun 2026 Updated 15 Jul 2026

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in AnyDesk.

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-2016-20094?

CVE-2016-20094 is a high-severity vulnerability in AnyDesk, 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

AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20094?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anydesk Anydesk.

How do I fix CVE-2016-20094?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20094 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-20094 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20094 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3364-g3c8-w87q.