How severe is CVE-2020-36896?

CVE-2020-36896 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36896?

CVE-2020-36896 affects Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36896?

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-2020-36896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30836.

When was CVE-2020-36896 published?

CVE-2020-36896 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36896

CVE-2020-36896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30836
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage
Published: 2025-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains a cleartext credentials vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative login information through an unprotected XML file. Attackers can retrieve hardcoded admin credentials by requesting the '/xml/User/User.xml' file, enabling direct authentication bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36896?: QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains a cleartext credentials vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative login information through an unprotected XML file. Attackers can retrieve hardcoded admin credentials by requesting the '/xml/User/User.xml' file, enabling direct authentication bypass.
How severe is CVE-2020-36896?: CVE-2020-36896 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36896?: CVE-2020-36896 affects Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36896?: 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-2020-36896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30836.
When was CVE-2020-36896 published?: CVE-2020-36896 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:howfor:qihang_media_web_digital_signage:3.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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