Is CVE-2020-37182 actively exploited?

A weaponized exploit exists for CVE-2020-37182, making exploitation likely. It is not yet confirmed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Can CVE-2020-37182 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37182 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37182?

CVE-2020-37182 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.05%.

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CVE-2020-37182

CWE-121Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.3th

Official Description

Redir 3.3 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in the doproxyconnect() function that allows attackers to crash the application by sending oversized input. Attackers can exploit the sprintf() buffer without proper length checking to overwrite memory and cause a segmentation fault, resulting in program termination.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37182 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A weaponized exploit for CVE-2020-37182 is publicly known. This significantly lowers the barrier for threat actors and increases the urgency for remediation.