Is CVE-2016-20092 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20092 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20092 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-20092 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20092?

CVE-2016-20092 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20092

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

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NetDrive 2.6.12 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Netdrive2_Service_Netdrive2 service that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot, resulting in privilege escalation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20092 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.