CVE-2020-36195
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
An SQL injection vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running Multimedia Console or the Media Streaming add-on. If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain application information. QNAP has already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of Multimedia Console and the Media Streaming add-on. QTS 4.3.3: Media Streaming add-on 430.1.8.10 and later QTS 4.3.6: Media Streaming add-on 430.1.8.8 and later QTS 4.4.x and later: Multimedia Console 1.3.4 and later We have also fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QTS 4.3.3 and QTS 4.3.6, respectively: QTS 4.3.3.1624 Build 20210416 or later QTS 4.3.6.1620 Build 20210322 or later
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-36195 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2020-36195 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-36195 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1