CVE-2020-36920
CVE-2020-36920 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1019
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
iDS6 DSSPro Digital Signage System 6.2 contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows authenticated users to elevate privileges through console JavaScript functions. Attackers can create users, modify roles and permissions, and potentially achieve full application takeover by exploiting insecure direct object references.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36920?
- iDS6 DSSPro Digital Signage System 6.2 contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows authenticated users to elevate privileges through console JavaScript functions. Attackers can create users, modify roles and permissions, and potentially achieve full application takeover by exploiting insecure direct object references.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36920?
- CVE-2020-36920 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-2020-36920 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36920?
- 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-2020-36920 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36920 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1019.
- When was CVE-2020-36920 published?
- CVE-2020-36920 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2020110025
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191260
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/159918
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200919100215/http://www.yerootech.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48992
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ids-dsspro-digital-signage-system-privilege-escalation-via-access-control
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5608.php
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