CVE-2016-20057
HIGHCVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted 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-2016-20057?
NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Is CVE-2016-20057 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-20057 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-2016-20057?
CVE-2016-20057 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2016-20057 affecting your environment?
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