CVE-2016-20056
HIGHCVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Spy Emergency build 23.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SpyEmrgHealth and SpyEmrgSrv services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 4/4/2026
- Last Modified
- 4/7/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-20056?
Spy Emergency build 23.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SpyEmrgHealth and SpyEmrgSrv services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Is CVE-2016-20056 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-20056 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-20056?
CVE-2016-20056 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2016-20056 affecting your environment?
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