Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Frigate by Frigate3
CVE-2020-37049

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Winfrigate

Status
Frigate 3 Professional
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37049?

Frigate version 3.36.0.9 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the Command Line input field. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a carefully crafted input sequence that overflows the buffer. This allows the attacker to bypass Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. For instance, an attacker could launch applications like calc.exe using this exploit, potentially leading to further exploitation or unauthorized access to system resources.

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Affected Version(s)

Frigate 3 Professional <= 3.36.0.9

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-2020-37049 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48563
exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20190623044943/http://www.fri...
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frigate-command-line...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Paras Bhatia
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