How severe is CVE-2020-36485?

CVE-2020-36485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36485?

CVE-2020-36485 affects Madeportable Playable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36485?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-36485 published?

CVE-2020-36485 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36485

CVE-2020-36485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Madeportable Playable with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Madeportable Playable
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Portable Ltd Playable v9.18 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the filename parameter of the upload module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36485?: Portable Ltd Playable v9.18 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the filename parameter of the upload module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file.
How severe is CVE-2020-36485?: CVE-2020-36485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36485?: CVE-2020-36485 affects Madeportable Playable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-36485 published?: CVE-2020-36485 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2198

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:madeportable:playable:9.18:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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