Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Sickbeard 0.1 has a cross-site request forgery issue that can let an attacker cause a user’s browser to change Sickbeard settings and remove web authentication. The business impact is unauthorized access to the Sickbeard web interface if the attack succeeds. This is not listed in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate priority unless Sickbeard 0.1 is internet-facing or used in a sensitive network. If exposed externally, restrict access promptly because successful abuse can remove authentication and open the application to unauthorized users.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37026 affects midgetspy Sickbeard 0.1. The issue is CWE-352 CSRF in configuration handling, where crafted configuration parameters can clear the web username and password. VulnCheck rates it CVSS 5.3 medium. A public ExploitDB entry exists, but the provided sources do not identify a vendor patch or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments still running Sickbeard 0.1, particularly where the web interface is reachable by users who may browse untrusted sites. Internet-exposed interfaces increase operational risk. Evidence for other versions or forks is not provided in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public exploit reference, so proof-of-concept knowledge exists. However, KEV is false and no cited source states active exploitation. The described attack relies on causing configuration changes through a victim’s browser, consistent with CSRF behavior.
Researcher notes
Sources identify Sickbeard 0.1 only. No patch, commit, or fixed version is named in the provided references. The CVSS vector in the bundle says UI:N, while the description says users are tricked into submitting a malicious form; this discrepancy should be verified against the CVE record and advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or project guidance for any fixed version or recommended replacement.
- Restrict Sickbeard web interface access to trusted networks or VPN only.
- Require strong authentication at a reverse proxy if the app cannot enforce it reliably.
- Retire or isolate Sickbeard 0.1 if no maintained fix is available.
- Review configuration to ensure web username and password are set.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for midgetspy Sickbeard version 0.1.
- Confirm whether the Sickbeard web interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Verify web authentication is enabled and credentials are not blank.
- Review recent configuration changes for unexpected authentication removal.
- Track CVE, VulnCheck, GitHub, and project pages for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48712CVE reference · exploit
- Archived Sickbeard Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- Sickbeard GitHub RepositoryCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Sickbeard 0.1 - Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.