Vulnerability in Networkdls Fortitude HTTP
CVE-2016-20087
Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with SYSTEM privileges during service startup or system reboot.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 6.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Networkdls Fortitude HTTP — versions 1.0.4.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40461 (exploit)
- www.networkdls.com/ (product)
- www.networkdls.com/Software/View/Fortitude_HTTP (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/fortitude-http-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-20087?
- CVE-2016-20087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Networkdls Fortitude HTTP, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-19.
- How severe is CVE-2016-20087?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.