Is CVE-2020-37230 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37230 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37230 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-37230 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37230?

CVE-2020-37230 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-37230

CWE-428Published: May 16, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

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

Official Description

Syncplify.me Server! 5.0.37 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SMWebRestServicev5 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the unquoted binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable into the service path and execute it with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37230 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.