CVE-2020-36885

Name: CVE-2020-36885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-10T21:16:00.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36885 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sony	Snc-Dh120t Firmware	<= 1.82.01

References

https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/Broken Link
https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/software/mpengb00000928Release Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sony-ipela-network-camera-remote-stack-buffer-overflow-via-ftpclientcgiThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.phpThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.phpThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36885?

How severe is CVE-2020-36885?

CVE-2020-36885 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36885?

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Source: NVD / NIST