What is CVE-2020-37055?

CVE-2020-37055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enigmasoftware Spyhunter, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-01.

How severe is CVE-2020-37055?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Enigmasoftware Spyhunter

CVE-2020-37055

SpyHunter 4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.

EPSS: 0.002 (4.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Enigmasoftware Spyhunter — versions 4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37055?: CVE-2020-37055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enigmasoftware Spyhunter, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-01.
How severe is CVE-2020-37055?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.