CVE-2020-37040:
Code Blocks 17.12 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious file name with Unicode characters. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by pasting a specially crafted payload into the file name field during project creation, potentially executing system commands like calc.exe.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.4High- Published Date:Jan 30, 2026
- CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
- Industries Affected:20
Threat Predictions
- EPSS Score:0.0
- EPSS Percentile:2%
Exploitability
- Score:2.5
- Attack Vector:LOCAL
- Attack Complexity:LOW
- Privileges Required:NONE
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:5.9
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
Code Blocks 17.12 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious file name with Unicode characters. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by pasting a specially crafted payload into the file name field during project creation, potentially executing system commands like calc.exe.
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.
