How severe is CVE-2020-37160?

CVE-2020-37160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-37160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2020-37160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31112.

When was CVE-2020-37160 published?

CVE-2020-37160 was published on 2026-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37160

CVE-2020-37160 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31112
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2026-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SprintWork 2.3.1 contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities through insecure file, service, and folder permissions on Windows systems. Local unprivileged users can exploit missing executable files and weak service configurations to create a new administrative user and gain complete system access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37160?: SprintWork 2.3.1 contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities through insecure file, service, and folder permissions on Windows systems. Local unprivileged users can exploit missing executable files and weak service configurations to create a new administrative user and gain complete system access.
How severe is CVE-2020-37160?: CVE-2020-37160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-37160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-37160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31112.
When was CVE-2020-37160 published?: CVE-2020-37160 was published on 2026-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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