Is CVE-2020-26037 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-26037 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-26037 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-26037 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-26037?

CVE-2020-26037 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-26037

CWE-22Published: August 16, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Server functionalty in Even Balance Punkbuster version 1.902 before 1.905 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Even Balance Punkbuster versions prior to 1.905 contain a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high risk of remote compromise.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Punkbuster to version 1.905 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-26037 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.