CVE-2020-36923

Name: CVE-2020-36923
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-06T16:15:48.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36923 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Sony BRAVIA Digital Signage 1.7.8 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authorization controls. Attackers can access hidden system resources like '/#/content-creation' by manipulating client-side access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sony BRAVIA Digital Signage 1.7.8 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authorization controls. Attackers can access hidden system resources like '/#/content-creation' by manipulating client-side access restrictions.

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

6.9/10

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

0.92%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sony	Bravia Signage	<= 1.7.8

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2020120031Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192607Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160344Third Party Advisory
https://pro-bravia.sony.netProduct
https://pro-bravia.sony.net/resources/software/bravia-signage/Product
https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/display-softwareProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sony-bravia-digital-signage-client-side-protection-bypass-via-idorThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5611.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/codes/sonybravia_idor.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5611.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36923?

How severe is CVE-2020-36923?

CVE-2020-36923 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36923?

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