CVE-2020-36882
Flexsense DiskBoss Application Crash Denial of Service
Description
Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14 allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via /Command/Search Files/Directory field, leading to a denial of service by crashing the application.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 5, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 10, 2025, 3:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to a patched version of DiskBoss.
- Restrict access to the /Command/Search Files/Directory endpoint.
- Implement strict file upload validation.
- Ensure all operations require authentication.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-36882.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/x00x00x00x00/diskboss_7.7.14/raw/master/diskboss_setup_v7.7.14.exe | Product |
| https://www.diskboss.com/ | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48276 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flexsense-diskboss-denial-of-service-by-crashing-the-application | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-36882 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-36882
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:flexense:diskboss:7.7.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/x00x00x00x00/diskboss_7.7.14/raw/master/diskboss_setup_v7.7.14.exe Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.diskboss.com/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48276 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flexsense-diskboss-denial-of-service-by-crashing-the-application Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Flexsense DiskBoss 7.7.14 allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via /Command/Search Files/Directory field, leading to a denial of service by crashing the application. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/x00x00x00x00/diskboss_7.7.14/raw/master/diskboss_setup_v7.7.14.exe Added Reference https://www.diskboss.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48276 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flexsense-diskboss-denial-of-service-by-crashing-the-application