CVE-2020-26166

Name: CVE-2020-26166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-05T12:15:12.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26166 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The file upload functionality in qdPM 9.1 doesn't check the file description, which allows remote authenticated attackers to inject web script or HTML via the attachments info parameter, aka XSS. This can occur during creation of a ticket, project, or task.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file upload functionality in qdPM 9.1 doesn't check the file description, which allows remote authenticated attackers to inject web script or HTML via the attachments info parameter, aka XSS. This can occur during creation of a ticket, project, or task.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qdpm	Qdpm	9.1

References

http://qdpm.net/qdpm-release-notes-free-project-managementRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Kajmer/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2020-26166.mdThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/qdpm/Product, Third Party Advisory
http://qdpm.net/qdpm-release-notes-free-project-managementRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Kajmer/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2020-26166.mdThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/qdpm/Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26166?

How severe is CVE-2020-26166?

CVE-2020-26166 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26166?

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