CVE-2020-37017 CodeMeter 6.60 - 'CodeMeter.exe' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in CodeMeter Runtime Server.
- 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-2020-37017?
CVE-2020-37017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wibu CodeMeter, published on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37017?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37017 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37017 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qvc-pgq6-f6qj.