CVE-2020-37101 VPN unlimited 6.1 - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can exploit an unquoted service path in VPN Unlimited to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.
- 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-2020-37101?
CVE-2020-37101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vpnunlimitedapp VPN unlimited, 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
VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\VPN Unlimited\' to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37101?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37101?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37101 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37101 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-37cj-g3gr-jhr4.