Is CVE-2016-20086 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20086 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20086 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20086 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20086?

CVE-2016-20086 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20086

CWE-428Published: June 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vembu StoreGrid 4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the RemoteBackup and RemoteBackup_webServer services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and restart the service to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20086 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.