CVE-2020-36925
CVE-2020-36925 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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-331.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-0997
- Weakness: CWE-331
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Arteco Web Client DVR/NVR contains a session hijacking vulnerability with insufficient session ID complexity that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Attackers can brute force session IDs within a specific numeric range to obtain valid sessions and access live camera streams without authorization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36925?
- Arteco Web Client DVR/NVR contains a session hijacking vulnerability with insufficient session ID complexity that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Attackers can brute force session IDs within a specific numeric range to obtain valid sessions and access live camera streams without authorization.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36925?
- CVE-2020-36925 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-2020-36925 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36925?
- 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-2020-36925 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36925 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-0997.
- When was CVE-2020-36925 published?
- CVE-2020-36925 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2020120170
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194139
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/160718
- https://www.arteco-global.com
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49348
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arteco-web-client-dvrnvr-session-id-brute-force-authentication-bypass
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5613.php
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