CVE-2020-26628

Name: CVE-2020-26628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T09:15:43.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26628 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Hospital Management System V4.0 which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code via a malicious payload appended to a username on the 'Edit Profile" page and triggered by another user visiting the profile.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Hospital Management System V4.0 which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code via a malicious payload appended to a username on the 'Edit Profile" page and triggered by another user visiting the profile.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Hospital Management System	4.0

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176302/Hospital-Management-System-4.0-XSS-Shell-Upload-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176302/Hospital-Management-System-4.0-XSS-Shell-Upload-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26628?

How severe is CVE-2020-26628?

CVE-2020-26628 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26628?

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