CVE-2020-37099
Unquoted Service Path in Disk Savvy Enterprise Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| disk_savvy | disk_savvy_enterprise | 12.3.18 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-428 | The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Disk Savvy Enterprise 12.3.18 has an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration. This means that the path to the service executable contains spaces but is not enclosed in quotes, which can be exploited by local attackers.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Because of this, an attacker can place a malicious executable in a location that the system might run instead of the legitimate service executable located at 'C:\\Program Files\\Disk Savvy Enterprise\\bin\\disksvs.exe'. This can lead to the attacker executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system. By exploiting the unquoted service path, the attacker can execute malicious code with the same privileges as the Disk Savvy Enterprise service, which runs under the LocalSystem account.
This means the attacker can gain high-level control over the system, potentially leading to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and the ability to perform actions that normally require administrative rights.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability can be detected by checking the service configuration for unquoted service paths, specifically for the Disk Savvy Enterprise service.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'On a Windows system, you can use the following command to check the service path:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'sc qc "Disk Savvy Enterprise"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Look for the BINARY_PATH_NAME value in the output. If the path contains spaces and is not enclosed in quotes, it indicates the presence of the unquoted service path vulnerability.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the service configuration to enclose the executable path in quotes.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Modify the service path to be quoted, for example: "C:\\Program Files\\Disk Savvy Enterprise\\bin\\disksvs.exe"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This prevents the system from mistakenly executing malicious executables placed in paths parsed before the intended executable.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, ensure that only trusted users have write permissions to directories in the service path to prevent placing malicious executables.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Disk Savvy Enterprise 12.3.18, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges.
Such unauthorized privilege escalation and potential arbitrary code execution can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, which are critical requirements under standards like GDPR and HIPAA.
Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with these regulations due to failure to adequately protect sensitive data and maintain secure system configurations.