High 7.8Published Jun 19, 2026

CVE-2020-37252Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Updated under an hour ago (Oct 26, 2026, 4:50 PM ET)

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Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in RtkAudioService64.exe that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path directory to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

CVSS: 7.8 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE): CWE-428
Known exploited: Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by: VulnCheck
NVD analysis: Deferred
Record last updated: Jul 27, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

Realtek Realtek Audio Service realtek:audio_service (from the name)	1.0.0.55	CNA record

References

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49015	exploit
https://www.realtek.com/en/	product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation	third-party-advisory

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