CVE-2020-36904CWE-306

CVE-2020-36904

High · published January 1, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A small change in a configuration parameter could allow attackers to execute any arbitrary Windows program on your server! 🔥 Think of it like an open-door policy at a hotel: a guest could just walk up to the front desk and change their room key to access any room they want, bypassing all security protocols. In this case, the NO_LIST_EXE_PATH setting is the door that's been left ajar! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your server, changing admin passwords, executing malicious commands, or even accessing sensitive data. This is absolutely devastating for any organization, as it opens the door wide for data breaches and system compromise!

Put simply

Think of it like an open-door policy at a hotel: a guest could just walk up to the front desk and change their room key to access any room they want, bypassing all security protocols. In this case, the NO_LIST_EXE_PATH setting is the door that's been left ajar! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the NO_LIST_EXE_PATH parameter via the /cps/ endpoint, effectively bypassing authentication and executing arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your server, changing admin passwords, executing malicious commands, or even accessing sensitive data. This is absolutely devastating for any organization, as it opens the door wide for data breaches and system compromise! To remediate this, immediately update to the patched version of Selea CarPlateServer, and review your configuration settings to ensure the NO_LIST_EXE_PATH is properly secured. It’s wise to conduct a security audit to assess any other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not just protecting your server, you're stepping up as a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00483 · 40.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2026-01-01T00:15Z
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 18:39Z
    Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 Remote Program Execution via Configuration Endpoint
    cvelistv5