CVE-2020-37048 Iskysoft Application Framework Service 2.4.3.241 - 'IsAppService' Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the application framework.

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-2020-37048?

CVE-2020-37048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iskysoft Application Framework Service, published on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Iskysoft Application Framework Service 2.4.3.241 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that would be run with the service's high-level system permissions.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37048?

How do I fix CVE-2020-37048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-37048 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37048 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q9f-h462-2vqv.

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