PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36562: Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial
CVE-2020-36562 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dht. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-617 |
| Published | 2022-12-28 |
| 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-2020-36562?
dht: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36562 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36562 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-2020-36562 affect?
CVE-2020-36562 affects dht. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Due to unchecked type assertions, maliciously crafted messages can cause panics, which may be used as a denial of service vector.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36562?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action