CVE-2020-36908

Name: CVE-2020-36908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-06T16:15:46.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36908 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SnapGear Management Console SG560 version 3.1.5 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform administrative actions without user consent. Attackers can craft a malicious web page that automatically submits a form to create a new super user account with full administrative privileges when a logged-in user visits the page.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SnapGear Management Console SG560 version 3.1.5 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform administrative actions without user consent. Attackers can craft a malicious web page that automatically submits a form to create a new super user account with full administrative privileges when a logged-in user visits the page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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

0.23%

13.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Securecomputing	Snapgear Sg560 Firmware	3.1.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182969Third Party Advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/157937Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48554Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/secure-computing-snapgear-management-console-sg-cross-site-request-forgery-via-admin-usersThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5567.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36908?

How severe is CVE-2020-36908?

CVE-2020-36908 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36908?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST