CVE-2020-36562

Name: CVE-2020-36562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-28T03:15:09.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dht Project	Dht	All versions

References

https://github.com/shiyanhui/dht/issues/57Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0040Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/shiyanhui/dht/issues/57Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0040Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36562?

Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.

How severe is CVE-2020-36562?

CVE-2020-36562 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36562?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-36562?

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Source: NVD / NIST