Cleartext Credentials Vulnerability in QiHang Media Web Digital Signage by QiHang Media
CVE-2020-36896

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Shenzhen Xingmeng Qihang Media Co., Ltd.guangzhou Hefeng Automation Technology Co., Ltd.

Status
Qihang Media Web Digital Signage
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36896?

A vulnerability has been identified in QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 that allows unauthorized attackers to access sensitive administrative credentials through a publicly accessible XML file. The lack of proper security measures enables attackers to retrieve hardcoded administrator login information by accessing the '/xml/User/User.xml' endpoint. This exposure facilitates an authentication bypass, posing significant risks to the security of the affected system and its data.

Affected Version(s)

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9

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-2020-36896 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48748
exploit
http://www.howfor.com
product
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-55...
vendor-advisoryvdb-entry

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 as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2020-36896 : Cleartext Credentials Vulnerability in QiHang Media Web Digital Signage by QiHang Media