CVE-2020-36368
CVE-2020-36368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cesanta Mjs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-674.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-674
- Affected product: Cesanta Mjs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack overflow vulnerability in parse_statement Cesanta MJS 1.20.1, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36368?
- Stack overflow vulnerability in parse_statement Cesanta MJS 1.20.1, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36368?
- CVE-2020-36368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36368 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36368?
- CVE-2020-36368 affects Cesanta Mjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36368?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-36368 published?
- CVE-2020-36368 was published on 2021-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cesanta:mjs:1.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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