Is CVE-2020-37209 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37209 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37209 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37209 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37209?

CVE-2020-37209 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.03%.

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HIGH

CVE-2020-37209

CWE-120Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.0th

Official Description

SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the registration name input field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can generate a 1000-character buffer payload and paste it into the 'Name' field to trigger an application crash.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37209 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.