CVE-2020-37172

Name: CVE-2020-37172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-11T21:16:09.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-37172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. AVideo Platform 8.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to reset user passwords by exploiting the password recovery mechanism. Attackers can craft malicious requests to the recoverPass endpoint using the user's recovery token to change account credentials without authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVideo Platform 8.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to reset user passwords by exploiting the password recovery mechanism. Attackers can craft malicious requests to the recoverPass endpoint using the user's recovery token to change account credentials without authentication.

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

8.5/10

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

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wwbn	Avideo	8.1

References

https://avideo.comProduct
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideoProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48003Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-platform-cross-site-request-forgery-password-resetThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37172?

How severe is CVE-2020-37172?

CVE-2020-37172 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37172?

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