CVE-2020-37059 Popcorn Time 6.2 - 'Update service' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Popcorn Time.
- 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-2020-37059?
CVE-2020-37059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getpopcorntime Popcorn Time, published on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in Program Files (x86) or system root directories to be executed with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37059?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37059 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37059 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37059 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r477-j3qm-pjx3.