CVE-2020-37142CWE-121

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 - 'Add' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

High · published February 5, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.4
EPSS
0%
Percentile
31.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafted payload on the 'Computer' parameter can lead to a full-blown remote code execution! That's right—this buffer overflow vulnerability in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 is like handing a stranger the keys to your digital fortress! 🔐 Think of it as a restaurant where an unsuspecting diner swaps the chef's secret ingredients with something dangerous. If the chef doesn't check, the entire kitchen—and every meal it serves—is compromised! An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover. Imagine an intruder walking in, acting as a staff member, and having the ability to change menus, steal recipes, or lock you out of the kitchen entirely!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where an unsuspecting diner swaps the chef's secret ingredients with something dangerous. If the chef doesn't check, the entire kitchen—and every meal it serves—is compromised! This vulnerability stems from a structured exception handler buffer overflow, allowing attackers to overwrite SEH records. By manipulating the 'Computer' parameter during the 'Add' function, they can trigger remote code execution without any authentication needed.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover. Imagine an intruder walking in, acting as a staff member, and having the ability to change menus, steal recipes, or lock you out of the kitchen entirely! It's crucial to patch your system to version 8.55 or higher immediately to close this exploit. Also, review your input validation methods to ensure malicious payloads are blocked from causing harm. Don't risk it—secure your data! You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to keep your environment secure. 🛡️

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
0.00383 · 31.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2026-02-05T16:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 FEB 16:13Z
    10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 - 'Add' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
    cvelistv5