Is CVE-2020-37172 actively exploited?

A weaponized exploit exists for CVE-2020-37172, making exploitation likely. It is not yet confirmed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Can CVE-2020-37172 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37172 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37172?

CVE-2020-37172 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.05%.

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CVE-2020-37172

CWE-640Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.0th

Official Description

AVideo Platform 8.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to reset user passwords by exploiting the password recovery mechanism. Attackers can craft malicious requests to the recoverPass endpoint using the user's recovery token to change account credentials without authentication.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37172 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 weaponized exploit for CVE-2020-37172 is publicly known. This significantly lowers the barrier for threat actors and increases the urgency for remediation.