CVE-2020-37049CWE-120

Frigate 3.36.0.9 - 'Command Line' Local Buffer Overflow

High · published January 30, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.4
EPSS
0%
Percentile
12.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local buffer overflow lurks in Frigate 3.36.0.9, ready to execute arbitrary code with just the right crafted input—think of it as a sneaky trapdoor in your favorite app! 🔥 Imagine a café where the chef is too trusting and accepts orders written on napkins without checking. If someone slips in an order for poison instead of a latte, chaos ensues! That’s how this vulnerability allows attackers to execute unwelcome commands on your system. This vulnerability can lead to a catastrophic breach, where an attacker might launch any executable of their choice—like running calc.exe unnoticed! If exploited, it grants full control over the system, potentially allowing for data theft or further attacks.

Put simply

Imagine a café where the chef is too trusting and accepts orders written on napkins without checking. If someone slips in an order for poison instead of a latte, chaos ensues! That’s how this vulnerability allows attackers to execute unwelcome commands on your system. The buffer overflow in Frigate's Command Line input field lets attackers overflow memory, bypass Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and execute arbitrary code through specially crafted input sequences.

What to do

This vulnerability can lead to a catastrophic breach, where an attacker might launch any executable of their choice—like running calc.exe unnoticed! If exploited, it grants full control over the system, potentially allowing for data theft or further attacks. To secure your system, update Frigate to version 3.36.0.10 or later immediately. Additionally, review your input validation processes to prevent such vulnerabilities from recurring. Don't forget to regularly audit and patch your software! You've got this! Implement these changes, and your defenses will be stronger than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00226 · 12.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2026-01-30T22:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 22:07Z
    Frigate 3.36.0.9 - 'Command Line' Local Buffer Overflow
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