CVE-2020-26522

Name: CVE-2020-26522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-09T07:15:11.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in mod/user/act_user.php in Garfield Petshop through 2020-10-01 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create new administrative accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in mod/user/act_user.php in Garfield Petshop through 2020-10-01 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create new administrative accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Garfield Petshop Project	Garfield Petshop	<= 2020-10-01

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159520/Garfield-Petshop-2020-10-01-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rysec.io/adv/Petshop_AddAdmin_Exploit.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://demo.detapos.co.id/petshop/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://detapos.co/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159520/Garfield-Petshop-2020-10-01-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rysec.io/adv/Petshop_AddAdmin_Exploit.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://demo.detapos.co.id/petshop/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://detapos.co/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26522?

How severe is CVE-2020-26522?

CVE-2020-26522 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26522?

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