Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability in TDM Digital Signage PC Player by TDM
CVE-2020-36916

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tdmsignage

Status
Tdm Digital Signage Pc Player
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36916?

The TDM Digital Signage PC Player version 4.1.0.4 contains a vulnerability that permits authenticated users to modify executable files due to improper permissions. This flaw can be exploited by attackers who, after gaining access to an account, can replace legitimate executables with malicious binaries, thereby gaining elevated privileges and potential control over the system. Proper access control measures should be implemented to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

TDM Digital Signage PC Player 4.1.0.4

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-2020-36916 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2020-36916 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48953
exploit
https://www.tdmsignage.com
product
https://pro.sony/en_NL/products/display-software/tdm-ds1y...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
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-2020-36916 : Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability in TDM Digital Signage PC Player by TDM