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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36885

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2025-12-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36885?

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.

Is CVE-2020-36885 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36885 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36885?

CVE-2020-36885 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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