How severe is CVE-2020-36878?

CVE-2020-36878 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2020-36878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36878?

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.

Does CVE-2020-36878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30826.

When was CVE-2020-36878 published?

CVE-2020-36878 was published on 2025-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36878

CVE-2020-36878 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30826
Weakness: CWE-73
Published: 2025-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 3.0 contains an unauthenticated file disclosure vulnerability when input passed through the 'file' parameter in and script is not properly verified before being used to read web log files. Attackers can exploit this to disclose contents of files from local resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36878?: ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 3.0 contains an unauthenticated file disclosure vulnerability when input passed through the 'file' parameter in and script is not properly verified before being used to read web log files. Attackers can exploit this to disclose contents of files from local resources.
How severe is CVE-2020-36878?: CVE-2020-36878 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2020-36878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36878?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-36878 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36878 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30826.
When was CVE-2020-36878 published?: CVE-2020-36878 was published on 2025-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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