CVE-2020-37190
CWE-120Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026
Official Description
Top Password Firefox Password Recovery 2.8 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by overflowing input fields. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by inserting 5000 characters into the User Name or Registration Code input fields.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-37190 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (3)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-37190 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts