CVE-2020-37049Public exploit

Local code execution via Command Line overflow

Published Jan 30, 2026 · Updated Jan 30, 2026

Stack-based buffer overflow in Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 and earlier allows local users to execute code through Command Line input. The field accepts more than 4,112 crafted characters, overwriting SEH control data and redirecting execution through rtl60.bpl. Exploitation requires Windows GUI access, activation of Command Line, and DEP disabled for Frigate3.exe; code runs as the application user.

CVSS severity8.4
High
EPSS probability0.21%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Stack-based buffer overflow in Frigate Professional 3.36.0.9 and earlier allows local users to execute code through Command Line input. The field accepts more than 4,112 crafted characters, overwriting SEH control data and redirecting execution through rtl60.bpl. Exploitation requires Windows GUI access, activation of Command Line, and DEP disabled for Frigate3.exe; code runs as the application user.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-37049
Published
Jan 30, 2026
Updated
Jan 30, 2026
Vendor
Helmsman
Product
Frigate Professional
Classifications
CWE-120, T1203
Attack vector
local
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 30, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 30, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=<= 3.36.0.9

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesUnavailable in this record.

What is affected?

Helmsman · Frigate Professionalversion=<= 3.36.0.9

Published CVSS scores

8.4VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.4VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
PrivilegesUnavailable
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
T1203Exploitation for Client Execution

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