Is CVE-2016-20059 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20059 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20059 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20059 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20059?

CVE-2016-20059 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20059

CWE-428Published: April 4, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th

Official Description

IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable file in the unquoted service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20059 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.