CVE-2020-36916
CVE-2020-36916 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1022
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TDM Digital Signage PC Player 4.1.0.4 contains an elevation of privileges vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files. Attackers can leverage the 'Modify' permissions for authenticated users to replace executable files with malicious binaries and gain elevated system access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36916?
- TDM Digital Signage PC Player 4.1.0.4 contains an elevation of privileges vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files. Attackers can leverage the 'Modify' permissions for authenticated users to replace executable files with malicious binaries and gain elevated system access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36916?
- CVE-2020-36916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36916 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36916?
- 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-2020-36916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1022.
- When was CVE-2020-36916 published?
- CVE-2020-36916 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190627
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/159723
- https://pro.sony/en_NL/products/display-software/tdm-ds1y-tdm-ds3y
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48953
- https://www.tdmsignage.com
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tdm-digital-signage-pc-player-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-permissions
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5604.php
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