Is CVE-2016-20089 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20089 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20089 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20089 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20089?

CVE-2016-20089 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20089

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

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Iperius Remote 1.7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation path. When installed from directories containing spaces, attackers can place malicious executables in the path to be executed with elevated privileges during service startup or system reboot.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20089 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.