CVE-2020-37100 Sync Breeze Enterprise 12.4.18 - Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published 3 Feb 2026 Updated 28 Jul 2026

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Sync Breeze Enterprise.

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-2020-37100?

CVE-2020-37100 is a high-severity vulnerability in SyncBreeze Sync Breeze Enterprise, published on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sync Breeze Enterprise 12.4.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to hijack the service startup process.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37100?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flexense Syncbreeze.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37100?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-37100 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37100 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j79x-hc4h-rfv9.