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CVE-2020-37098: Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 - Unquoted Service Path

Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

HighCVSS 8.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 has a Windows service configuration flaw. A local user could place a malicious executable in the right path and have it run with LocalSystem privileges. This is mainly an internal privilege-escalation risk, not a remote internet-facing exploit based on the provided sources. Organizations are exposed if they run Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 on Windows systems, especially where non-admin users can log in or write to directories along the service path. Exposure is local and depends on endpoint access and filesystem permissions. Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hardening issue where the product is installed. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can turn a low-privileged local foothold into full system control. Mitigation focus: Identify any installations of Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16.; Check DiskSorter vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.; Upgrade or replace the affected version if vendor guidance identifies a safe release..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.5 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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3Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.5CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.5High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-37098Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
DiskSorterDisk Sorter Enterprise12.4.16Listed
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Unquoted Search Path or Element

Unquoted Search Path or Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.