# CVE-2016-20094

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2016-20094
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 8.5 (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)
- **CWE:** CWE-428
- **Published:** Jun 19, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Jul 15, 2026

## Description

AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.

## Affected Products

- Anydesk — AnyDesk (2.5.0)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410)
- [CNA](http://anydesk.com)
- [CNA](http://anydesk.com/download)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.20%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 9.5

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._