CVE-2016-20095 Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 Unquoted Path Privilege Escalation
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious executable in a directory with an unquoted service path.
- 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-2016-20095?
CVE-2016-20095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix42 Remote Control Host, 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
Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FastViewerRemoteService and FastViewerRemoteProxy services that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory with a crafted name to be executed by the service during startup, gaining elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20095?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20095?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20095 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-20095 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20095 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95h3-7wfc-rrj8.