Unauthenticated File Disclosure Vulnerability in ReQuest Serious Play Media Player
CVE-2020-36878

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Request Serious Play Llc

Status
Request Serious Play Media Player
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36878?

The ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 3.0 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit an unauthenticated file disclosure issue via the 'file' parameter. Inadequate verification of user input can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive web log files. Malicious actors can potentially manipulate this vulnerability to access and expose private information stored on the server, posing significant risks to data security.

Affected Version(s)

ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 3.0.0

ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 2.1.0.831

ReQuest Serious Play Media Player 1.5.2.822

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36878 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48949
exploit
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-55...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/request-serious-play...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm, Gjoko 'LiquidWorm' Krstic @zeroscience
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CVE-2020-36878 : Unauthenticated File Disclosure Vulnerability in ReQuest Serious Play Media Player