PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36218: An issue was discovered in the buttplug crate before 1.0.4 for Rust
CVE-2020-36218 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting buttplug. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the buttplug crate before 1.0.4 for Rust. ButtplugFutureStateShared does not properly consider (!Send|!Sync) objects, leading to a data race.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-36218?
buttplug: upgrade to 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36218 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36218 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-36218 affect?
CVE-2020-36218 affects buttplug. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). An issue was discovered in the buttplug crate before 1.0.4 for Rust. ButtplugFutureStateShared does not properly consider (!Send|!Sync) objects, leading to a data race.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36218?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action