# CVE-2020-37252

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2020-37252
- **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 28, 2026

## Description

Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in RtkAudioService64.exe that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path directory to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

## Affected Products

- Realtek — Realtek Audio Service (1.0.0.55)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49015)
- [CNA](https://www.realtek.com/en/)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.17%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 6.9

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-11._