Is CVE-2016-20087 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20087 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20087 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20087 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20087?

CVE-2016-20087 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20087

CWE-428Published: June 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with SYSTEM privileges during service startup or system reboot.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20087 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.