CVE-2020-37098CWE-428

Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 - Unquoted Service Path

High · published February 3, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
2.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local attacker can exploit an unquoted service path in Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16! This means they could secretly run malicious code with elevated system privileges — yikes! Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't properly label its ingredients on the menu. A mischievous chef could swap in a dangerous substance, and without anyone noticing, serve it to patrons — what a disaster! If exploited, this could allow an attacker to run any command they wish with the highest privileges, making the whole system vulnerable. They could potentially steal data, install malware, or gain total control without breaking a sweat. This scenario is absolutely devastating for your security posture!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't properly label its ingredients on the menu. A mischievous chef could swap in a dangerous substance, and without anyone noticing, serve it to patrons — what a disaster! The vulnerability stems from the service configuration of Disk Sorter Enterprise, which lacks quotes in the executable path. This oversight allows attackers to inject their malicious scripts, which execute with LocalSystem permissions — an all-access pass to the system!

What to do

If exploited, this could allow an attacker to run any command they wish with the highest privileges, making the whole system vulnerable. They could potentially steal data, install malware, or gain total control without breaking a sweat. This scenario is absolutely devastating for your security posture! To protect against this vulnerability, patch Disk Sorter Enterprise to version 12.4.17 or later. Additionally, ensure the service configuration paths are correctly quoted to prevent unauthorized code execution. Regularly review service paths to tighten up your defenses! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your systems in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
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
EPSS
0.00138 · 2.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-02-03T14:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 14:49Z
    Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 - Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5