What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37074?

CVE-2020-37074 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%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37074?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37074. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37074?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 and restrict network access to the application. Within 7 days: Disable the Add Computers Wizard file import feature if operationally feasible, or isolate affected systems to air-gapped networks. Within 30 days: Evaluate migration to alternative remote desktop management solutions or apply a vendor patch if released; monitor vendor security advisories daily.

CVE-2020-37074

CRITICAL

Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)

2026-02-03 disclosure@vulncheck.com

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

Feb 04, 2026 - 16:33 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 22:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during the Add Computers Wizard file import process. Attackers can craft a malicious payload file to trigger a structured exception handler (SEH) bypass and execute shellcode when importing computer lists.

AnalysisAI

Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 has a buffer overflow enabling code execution through crafted RDP scan responses.

Technical ContextAI

Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157 has a CWE-120 buffer overflow when processing RDP service responses during network auditing, allowing a rogue RDP server to exploit the auditing tool.

Affected ProductsAI

Remote Desktop Audit 2.3.0.157

RemediationAI

Update the software. Run audit tools in isolated environments.

CVE-2020-37074 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37074

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