Is CVE-2020-36631 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-36631 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-36631 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-36631 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36631?

CVE-2020-36631 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36631

CWE-89Published: December 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in barronwaffles dwc_network_server_emulator. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function update_profile of the file gamespy/gs_database.py. The manipulation of the argument firstname/lastname leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is f70eb21394f75019886fbc2fb536de36161ba422. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216772.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the dwc_network_server_emulator, allowing remote attackers to manipulate database queries. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high potential for unauthorized data access and system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply the provided patch to the dwc_network_server_emulator to remediate the SQL injection flaw.

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-2020-36631 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.