Is CVE-2020-37234 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37234 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37234 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-37234 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37234?

CVE-2020-37234 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-37234

CWE-120Published: May 16, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

Internet Download Manager 6.38.12 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Scheduler component that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can paste malicious data exceeding 5000 bytes into the 'Open the following file when done' field to trigger a denial of service condition.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37234 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.