CVE-2020-36904 Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 Remote Program Execution via Configuration Endpoint

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication to modify configuration and execute arbitrary Windows binaries on Selea CarPlateServer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-36904?

CVE-2020-36904 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Selea CarPlateServer (CPS), published on 31 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 contains a remote program execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Windows binaries by manipulating the NO_LIST_EXE_PATH configuration parameter. Attackers can bypass authentication through the /cps/ endpoint and modify server configuration, including changing admin passwords and executing system commands.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36904?

How do I fix CVE-2020-36904?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36904 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-36904 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36904 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2cc-vm9p-m74c.

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