What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37000?

CVE-2020-37000 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: 0.1%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-37000?

Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting any user running this software.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37000?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37000. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37000?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 and isolate them from production networks or disable the application immediately. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternative MP3 CD ripping solutions and develop migration plan; conduct forensic analysis for signs of exploitation. Within 30 days: Complete migration off vulnerable software; deploy network controls to block WAV file delivery to remaining systems if migration is delayed.

Windows CVE-2020-37000

CRITICAL

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2026-01-29 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows 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 - 22:00 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 29, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.8 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious WAV file with oversized payload. Attackers can leverage a specially crafted exploit file with shellcode, SEH bypass, and egghunter technique to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable Windows systems.