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TI-2016-09271 Aliases CVE-2016-20095GHSA-95h3-7wfc-rrj8

Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 Unquoted Path Privilege Escalation

Priority HIGH 72CWE-428Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-428.

Summary

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.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00173 6th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
Matrix42Matrix42 Remote Control Host3.20.0031—No fix listedCNA
  • Matrix42 Remote Control Host VendorMatrix42 Affected 3.20.0031 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

No fixed version listed by the sources yet.

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-20095
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-95h3-7wfc-rrj8

References

Exploit 1

Other 1

  • TI-2019-14048 Matrix42 Workspace Management 9.1.2.2765 and below allows stored XSS via unfiltered… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
  • TI-2013-02245 Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SPS/Portal/default.aspx in Service Desk in… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3
  • TI-2019-13993 The Search parameter of the Software Catalogue section of Matrix42 Workspace Management… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4

Sources

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