CVE-2016-20094

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductAnydesk
PublishedJun 19, 2026
First seenJun 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-428CWE-428

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
anydesk anydesk2.5.0—

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