CVE-2020-37062

Name: CVE-2020-37062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-01T15:16:04.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-37062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.5/10

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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37062?

How severe is CVE-2020-37062?

CVE-2020-37062 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37062?

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Source: NVD / NIST