CVE-2020-36885
CVE-2020-36885 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sony Snc-dh120t Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30844
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Sony Snc-dh120t Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36885?
- Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36885?
- CVE-2020-36885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36885 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36885?
- CVE-2020-36885 affects Sony Snc-dh120t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36885?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-36885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30844.
- When was CVE-2020-36885 published?
- CVE-2020-36885 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/
- https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/software/mpengb00000928
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sony-ipela-network-camera-remote-stack-buffer-overflow-via-ftpclientcgi
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:sony:snc-dh120t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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