How severe is CVE-2020-36562?

CVE-2020-36562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36562?

CVE-2020-36562 affects Dht Project Dht. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36562?

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-2020-36562 published?

CVE-2020-36562 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36562

CVE-2020-36562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dht Project Dht with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-617.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-617
Affected product: Dht Project Dht
Published: 2022-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36562?: Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.
How severe is CVE-2020-36562?: CVE-2020-36562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36562?: CVE-2020-36562 affects Dht Project Dht. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36562?: 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-2020-36562 published?: CVE-2020-36562 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dht_project:dht:-:*:*:*:*:go:*:*

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