CVE-2020-26130

Name: CVE-2020-26130
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-28T18:15:13.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26130 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Issues were discovered in Open TFTP Server multithreaded 1.66 and Open TFTP Server single port 1.66. Due to insufficient access restrictions in the default installation directory, an attacker can elevate privileges by replacing the OpenTFTPServerMT.exe or the OpenTFTPServerSP.exe binary.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Issues were discovered in Open TFTP Server multithreaded 1.66 and Open TFTP Server single port 1.66. Due to insufficient access restrictions in the default installation directory, an attacker can elevate privileges by replacing the OpenTFTPServerMT.exe or the OpenTFTPServerSP.exe binary.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Tftp Server Project	Open Tftp Server	1.66

References

https://github.com/OffensiveOceloot/advisories/blob/main/CVE-2020-26130.md
https://github.com/an0ry/advisoriesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tftp-server/Product
https://github.com/OffensiveOceloot/advisories/blob/main/CVE-2020-26130.md
https://github.com/an0ry/advisoriesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tftp-server/Product

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26130?

How severe is CVE-2020-26130?

CVE-2020-26130 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26130?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST