Is CVE-2020-37228 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37228 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37228 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37228 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37228?

CVE-2020-37228 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-37228

CRITICAL

CVE-2020-37228

CWE-307Published: May 16, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.4th

Official Description

iDS6 DSSPro Digital Signage System 6.2 contains a CAPTCHA security bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication by requesting the autoLoginVerifyCode object. Attackers can retrieve valid CAPTCHA codes via the login endpoint and use them to perform brute-force attacks against user accounts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37228 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.