CVE-2020-36880
CVE-2020-36880 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Diskboss 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30824
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Flexense Diskboss
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Reports and Data Directory' field that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36880?
- Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Reports and Data Directory' field that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36880?
- CVE-2020-36880 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-2020-36880 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36880?
- CVE-2020-36880 affects Flexense Diskboss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36880?
- 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-2020-36880 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36880 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30824.
- When was CVE-2020-36880 published?
- CVE-2020-36880 was published on 2025-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.diskboss.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48689
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flexsense-diskboss-reports-and-data-directory-buffer-overflow
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskboss:7.7.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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