RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 rpdsvc.exe unquoted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file rpdsvc.exe. Performing a manipulation results in unquoted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-37251. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4. This affects an unknown function of the file rpdsvc.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unquoted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

The weakness was presented by Erick Galindo as 49021. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-37251 since 06/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574.009 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (49021) and EUVD (EUVD-2020-31252). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unquoted search path
CWE: CWE-428 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/19/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/19/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 49021
Researcher: Erick Galindo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-37251 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-37251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372393
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 18:13
Updated: 06/19/2026 20:02
Changes: 06/19/2026 18:13 (80), 06/19/2026 20:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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