CVE-2016-20058
HIGHCVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable 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-2016-20058?
Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Is CVE-2016-20058 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-20058 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-2016-20058?
CVE-2016-20058 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2016-20058 affecting your environment?
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