CVE-2016-20057: NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-20057?

registry cleaner: upgrade to newer than 16.0.205. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-20057 being exploited?

CVE-2016-20057 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-2016-20057 affect?

CVE-2016-20057 affects registry cleaner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious exe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-20057?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-20057 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting registry cleaner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute 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	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2026-04-04
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: netgate

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

netgate registry cleaner UPGRADE

Affected: <= 16.0.205

Fixed in: newer than 16.0.205

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy registry-cleaner || rpm -q registry-cleaner || registry-cleaner --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 16.0.205 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade registry-cleaner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade registry-cleaner

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-2016-20057?

registry cleaner: upgrade to newer than 16.0.205. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-20057 being exploited?

CVE-2016-20057 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-2016-20057 affect?

CVE-2016-20057 affects registry cleaner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious exe

How urgent is CVE-2016-20057?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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