CVE-2020-36896CWE-522

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 Cleartext Credentials Disclosure

High · published December 10, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple request could expose your admin credentials! The QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 is vulnerable to an attack that lets anyone fetch sensitive login info through an unprotected XML file. 🔥 Think of it like leaving your building's blueprints out in the open — anyone can just walk up and grab them. This XML file is like a treasure map, pointing attackers directly to all the keys they need to access your sensitive systems! An attacker could easily bypass authentication, gaining full access to the admin interface. This means they can mess with your digital signage, change content, or even take down your displays entirely, leading to chaos at a crucial moment. This could result in a loss of trust from clients and damage to your reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your building's blueprints out in the open — anyone can just walk up and grab them. This XML file is like a treasure map, pointing attackers directly to all the keys they need to access your sensitive systems! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to access the hardcoded administrative credentials stored in an unprotected XML file located at '/xml/User/User.xml', enabling them to bypass authentication and control the application.

What to do

An attacker could easily bypass authentication, gaining full access to the admin interface. This means they can mess with your digital signage, change content, or even take down your displays entirely, leading to chaos at a crucial moment. This could result in a loss of trust from clients and damage to your reputation! To protect against this vulnerability, immediately restrict access to the '/xml/User/User.xml' file. Additionally, consider migrating away from hardcoded credentials and implementing secure storage solutions for sensitive information during your next update. You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Follow these steps, and you'll empower your security defenses like a true hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00878 · 58.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-522 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published
2025-12-10T20:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 20:55Z
    QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 Cleartext Credentials Disclosure
    cvelistv5