CVE-2016-20055

IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.

Score

CVSS 4.0 8.5 High

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-04-04

Last modified

2026-04-06

Weaknesses

CWE-428

Affected products

• Advanced System Care (Iobit)
• Advanced Systemcare (Iobit)
• Advanced Systemcare Ultimate (Iobit)

References

• http://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php#
• http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40577
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-advanced-systemcare-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation