CVE-2016-20055: IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareServ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-20055?

advanced system care: upgrade to newer than 10.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-20055 being exploited?

CVE-2016-20055 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-20055 affect?

CVE-2016-20055 affects advanced system care. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-20055?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-20055 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting advanced system care. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2026-04-04
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: iobit

Last updated 2026-07-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-04 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iobit advanced system care UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-system-care || rpm -q advanced-system-care || advanced-system-care --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-system-care

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-system-care

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-20055?

advanced system care: upgrade to newer than 10.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-20055 being exploited?

CVE-2016-20055 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-20055 affect?

CVE-2016-20055 affects advanced system care. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). IObit Advanced SystemCare 10.0.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService10 service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path a

How urgent is CVE-2016-20055?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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