HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-37192
MEDIUMWEAPONIZED

CVE-2020-37192

CWE-611Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026

6.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.2th

Official Description

MSN Password Recovery 1.30 contains an XML external entity injection vulnerability that allows attackers to read local system files through crafted XML input. Attackers can exploit the 'Favorites' tab by injecting a malicious XML file that references external entities to retrieve sensitive system configuration information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37192 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 6.2.

A weaponized exploit for CVE-2020-37192 is publicly known. This significantly lowers the barrier for threat actors and increases the urgency for remediation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

WEAPONIZEDWeaponized exploit publicly available
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All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-37192
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
ExploitWEAPONIZED
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedFeb 11, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-37192 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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