CVE-2016-20055: IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Published Apr 4, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IObit Advanced SystemCare=10.0.2
IObit Advanced System Care<=10.0.2

Event History

Apr 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20055?

The severity of CVE-2016-20055 is rated high with a score of 8.5.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-20055?

CVE-2016-20055 is an unquoted service path privilege escalation vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2016-20055?

To fix CVE-2016-20055, ensure that the service path for AdvancedSystemCareService10 is correctly quoted to prevent privilege escalation.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-20055?

Users of IObit Advanced SystemCare version 10.0.2 are affected by CVE-2016-20055.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2016-20055?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-20055 to escalate privileges on the affected system by placing a malicious executable in the service path.

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