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CVE-2016-20060 (GCVE-0-2016-20060)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-04-04 13:51 – Updated: 2026-04-06 13:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Summary
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the hshld service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the service path and upon service restart or system reboot, the malicious code executes with LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-06 13:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40528 | exploit |
| https://www.hotspotshield.com | product |
| https://www.hotspotshield.com/download/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hotspot-shie… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotspotshield | Hotspot Shield |
Affected:
6.0.3
cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2016-10-13 00:00
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CVE-2016-20060 (GCVE-0-2016-20060)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-04 13:51 – Updated: 2026-04-06 13:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Summary
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the hshld service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the service path and upon service restart or system reboot, the malicious code executes with LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-06 13:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40528 | exploit |
| https://www.hotspotshield.com | product |
| https://www.hotspotshield.com/download/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hotspot-shie… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotspotshield | Hotspot Shield |
Affected:
6.0.3
cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2016-10-13 00:00
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