CVE-2020-36485: Portable Ltd Playable v9.18 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the filename p

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-36485 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting playable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Portable Ltd Playable v9.18 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the filename parameter of the upload module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: madeportable

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

madeportable playable DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.18

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy playable || rpm -q playable || playable --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison playable sudo apt install playable=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.18> sudo apt-mark hold playable

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list playable sudo dnf downgrade playable-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.18> sudo dnf versionlock add playable

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36485?

playable: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36485 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36485 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-2020-36485 affect?

CVE-2020-36485 affects playable. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Portable Ltd Playable v9.18 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the filename parameter of the upload module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file.

How urgent is CVE-2020-36485?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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