CVE-2020-37010
BearShare Lite 5.2.5 - 'Advanced Search'Buffer Overflow in (PoC)
Description
BearShare Lite 5.2.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Advanced Search keywords input that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload to overwrite the EIP register and execute shellcode by pasting malicious content into the search keywords field.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 29, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 29, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-37010
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | NONE | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BearShare Lite to a secure version.
- Avoid entering untrusted data into search fields.
- Review application security for input validation.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48839 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description BearShare Lite 5.2.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Advanced Search keywords input that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a specially designed payload to overwrite the EIP register and execute shellcode by pasting malicious content into the search keywords field. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference http://www.bearshareofficial.com/ Added Reference http://www.oldversion.com.de/windows/bearshare-lite-5-2-5 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48839 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bearshare-lite-advanced-searchbuffer-overflow-in-poc