CVE-2020-37055 SpyHunter 4 - 'SpyHunter 4 Service' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in SpyHunter 4.
- 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-2020-37055?
CVE-2020-37055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enigmasoftware SpyHunter, 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
SpyHunter 4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37055?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37055?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37055 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37055 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37055 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gc4-mhf5-x6qm.