CVE-2020-36245 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Missing Authentication vulnerability in gramaddict. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for gramaddict — see the affected versions and patch details below.
GramAddict bot uses dependency with reverse tcp backdoor
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
GramAddict through 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because of use of UIAutomator2 and ATX-Agent. The attacker must be able to reach TCP port 7912, e.g., by being on the same Wi-Fi network.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | gramaddict | all versions | 1.2.5pip install --upgrade 'gramaddict==1.2.5' |
Affected Products
gramaddictgramaddictResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for gramaddict, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update gramaddict to 1.2.5 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2020-36245 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2020-36245 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.