CVE-2020-36899
CVE-2020-36899 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-530.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30833
- Weakness: CWE-530
- Affected product: Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains an unauthenticated file disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive files through unverified 'filename' and 'path' parameters. Attackers can exploit the QH.aspx endpoint to read arbitrary files and directory contents without authentication by manipulating download and getAll actions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36899?
- QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains an unauthenticated file disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive files through unverified 'filename' and 'path' parameters. Attackers can exploit the QH.aspx endpoint to read arbitrary files and directory contents without authentication by manipulating download and getAll actions.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36899?
- CVE-2020-36899 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-2020-36899 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-2020-36899?
- CVE-2020-36899 affects Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36899?
- 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-2020-36899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30833.
- When was CVE-2020-36899 published?
- CVE-2020-36899 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.howfor.com
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48750
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/qihang-media-web-digital-signage-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-disclosure
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5581.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:howfor:qihang_media_web_digital_signage:3.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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