9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2020-37138
10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 - 'Read from File' Buffer Overflow (SEH)(ROP)
Description

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the file import functionality that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and bypass data execution prevention through a ROP chain.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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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 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update to a patched version to fix the buffer overflow vulnerability and prevent arbitrary code execution.
  • Update the software to the latest version.
  • Avoid importing untrusted text files.
  • Implement input validation for file imports.
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-2020-37138.

URL Resource
https://www.10-strike.com
https://www.10-strike.com/networkinventoryexplorer/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48264
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/strike-network-inventory-explorer-read-from-file-buffer-overflow-sehrop
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2020-37138 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 9.03 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the file import functionality that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious text file with carefully constructed payload to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and bypass data execution prevention through a ROP chain.
    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-121
    Added Reference https://www.10-strike.com
    Added Reference https://www.10-strike.com/networkinventoryexplorer/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48264
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/strike-network-inventory-explorer-read-from-file-buffer-overflow-sehrop
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.4
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Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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