Disclosure summary
AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-428
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2016-20094
Open original source · Updated Oct 06, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| anydesk | anydesk | 2.5.0 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.exploit-db.com — Exploit, VDB Entry
- www.vulncheck.com — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-06-19T11:16:33-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-06T18:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:25:11-04:00