CVE-2020-36896: QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 Cleartext Credentials Disclosure

Published Dec 10, 2025
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Updated

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains a cleartext credentials vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative login information through an unprotected XML file. Attackers can retrieve hardcoded admin credentials by requesting the '/xml/User/User.xml' file, enabling direct authentication bypass.

Affected Software

2 affected components
QiHang Media Web Digital Signage
Howfor Qihang Media Web Digital Signage=3.0.9

Event History

Dec 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36896?

CVE-2020-36896 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive administrative credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36896?

To mitigate CVE-2020-36896, ensure that access to any XML files containing sensitive information is restricted and implement proper authentication mechanisms.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-36896?

CVE-2020-36896 is classified as a cleartext credentials vulnerability allowing exposure of hardcoded admin credentials.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-36896?

CVE-2020-36896 specifically affects QiHang Media Web Digital Signage version 3.0.9.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2020-36896?

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36896 to gain access to administrative login information of the vulnerable software.

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