What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36967?

CVE-2020-36967 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36967?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36967. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36967?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 27.60 and isolate them from network access or disable network connectivity to the application. Within 7 days: Uninstall the affected software or upgrade to version 27.61 or later if available, or migrate to an alternative media management solution. Within 30 days: Conduct a forensic audit of any systems that ran the vulnerable version to detect signs of compromise or unauthorized code execution.

CVE-2020-36967

CRITICAL

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE Buffer Overflow

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 19:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 27.60 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the library creation file selection process that allows remote code execution. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with shellcode to trigger a structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

AnalysisAI

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 27.60 has a buffer overflow in the library file selection dialog that allows code execution through crafted library files.

Technical ContextAI

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 27.60 has a CWE-121 stack-based buffer overflow in the library creation file selection process, triggered by opening a crafted library file with an oversized path.

Affected ProductsAI

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 27.60

RemediationAI

Update Zortam. Avoid opening library files from untrusted sources.

CVE-2020-36967 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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