Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Frigate 3 Professional version 3.36.0.9 and earlier has a local buffer overflow in its Command Line input field. A person with local access could trigger code execution if a user interacts with malicious input. This is serious for endpoints still running this older file manager, but sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted endpoint risk. Prioritize discovery and removal or replacement on sensitive systems. It is not currently evidenced as widely exploited, but public exploit information and arbitrary code execution make unmanaged legacy installations unacceptable.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37049 is a CWE-120 buffer overflow affecting WinFrigate Frigate 3 Professional <= 3.36.0.9. The reported vulnerable component is the Command Line input field. The CVSS v4 vector is local, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems with Frigate 3 Professional 3.36.0.9 or earlier installed. Risk is mainly local workstation or server compromise after user interaction. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
Exploit-DB and VulnCheck list a public exploit/advisory, indicating public technical knowledge exists. The source bundle does not identify CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Because exploitation is local and requires user interaction, phishing, shared files, or hands-on access are more plausible paths.
Researcher notes
Sources do not name a vendor patch or fixed version. The archived vendor page suggests legacy software, so remediation may require replacement. Avoid assuming network exploitability; the CVSS vector is local with user interaction required.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Frigate 3 Professional installations and versions.
- Prioritize removal where the software is not business-critical.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory sources for upgrade or replacement guidance.
- Restrict use to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor endpoint controls for suspicious child processes from Frigate.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Frigate 3 Professional is installed on managed endpoints.
- Record exact version and compare against <= 3.36.0.9.
- Review software inventory and EDR telemetry for recent Frigate execution.
- Verify whether compensating controls limit local interactive use.
- Document remediation status for each affected host.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48563CVE reference · exploit
- Archived Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Frigate 3.36.0.9 - 'Command Line' Local Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.