CVE-2020-37059

HIGH

7.8

Description

Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in Program Files (x86) or system root directories to be executed with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.

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

Published1/30/2026

Last Modified2/4/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

https://getpopcorntime.is(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48378(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/popcorn-time-update-service-unquoted-service-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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