CVE-2020-26763

Name: CVE-2020-26763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-05T15:15:07.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26763 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rocket.Chat desktop application 2.17.11 opens external links without user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Rocket.Chat desktop application 2.17.11 opens external links without user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rocket.Chat	Rocket.Chat	2.17.11

References

https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.Electron/pull/1710Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.Electron/pull/1710Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26763?

The Rocket.Chat desktop application 2.17.11 opens external links without user interaction.

How severe is CVE-2020-26763?

CVE-2020-26763 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26763?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-26763?

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Source: NVD / NIST