Vulnerability in Matrix42 Remote Control Host
CVE-2016-20095
Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FastViewerRemoteService and FastViewerRemoteProxy services that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory with a crafted name to be executed by the service during startup, gaining elevated privileges.
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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 (6.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 6.0% 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
- Matrix42 Remote Control Host — versions 3.20.0031
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39908 (exploit)
- www.matrix42.com/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/matrix42-remote-control-host-unquoted-path-privile… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-20095?
- CVE-2016-20095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix42 Remote Control Host, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-19.
- How severe is CVE-2016-20095?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.