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CVE-2017-20218

HIGH

7.8

Description

Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an unquoted search path vulnerability in the Windows service that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing malicious executables in the system root path. Additionally, improper directory permissions with full access for the Users group allow authenticated users to replace the executable file with arbitrary binaries, enabling privilege escalation during service startup or system reboot.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/16/2026

Last Modified3/16/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3094(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017050019(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125644(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142384(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41959/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/serviio-pro-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5405.php(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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