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CVE-2016-20095: Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 Unquoted Path Privilege Escalation

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-06-19 · updated 2026-09-29
• Weakness: CWE-428

Description

Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FastViewerRemoteService and FastViewerRemoteProxy services that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory with a crafted name to be executed by the service during startup, gaining elevated privileges.

Affected products

• Matrix42 Remote Control Host: 3.20.0031

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39908
• https://www.matrix42.com/
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/matrix42-remote-control-host-unquoted-path-privilege-escalation

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