What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37138?

CVE-2020-37138 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-2020-37138?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37138. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37138?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 and restrict network access to the application; disable file import functionality if operationally feasible. Within 7 days: Evaluate upgrade options to a patched version or identify replacement inventory management software; isolate affected systems to a segmented network if upgrades are not immediately available. Within 30 days: Complete migration away from version 9.03 or implement mandatory application whitelisting and strict input validation controls; conduct threat assessment for any systems that may have been compromised.

CVE-2020-37138

CRITICAL

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2026-02-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow

9.8

CVSS 3.1

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 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 05, 2026 - 20:47 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 05, 2026 - 17:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the file import functionality that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and bypass data execution prevention through a ROP chain.

AnalysisAI

Buffer overflow in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 file import functionality allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted import files. PoC available.

Technical ContextAI

CWE-121 stack overflow triggered by malicious import files with oversized fields.

Affected ProductsAI

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03

RemediationAI

Update to a patched version. Validate field lengths in imported files.

CVE-2020-37138 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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