CVE-2020-26886
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26886 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Softaculous before 5.5.7 is affected by a code execution vulnerability because of External Initialization of Trusted Variables or Data Stores. This leads to privilege escalation on the local host.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Softaculous before 5.5.7 is affected by a code execution vulnerability because of External Initialization of Trusted Variables or Data Stores. This leads to privilege escalation on the local host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Softaculous | Softaculous | < 5.5.7 |
References
- https://vulnerable.afThird Party Advisory
- https://vulnerable.af/posts/cve-2020-26886/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=17086&title=Softaculous_5.5.7_LaunchedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://vulnerable.afThird Party Advisory
- https://vulnerable.af/posts/cve-2020-26886/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=17086&title=Softaculous_5.5.7_LaunchedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26886?
Softaculous before 5.5.7 is affected by a code execution vulnerability because of External Initialization of Trusted Variables or Data Stores. This leads to privilege escalation on the local host.
How severe is CVE-2020-26886?
CVE-2020-26886 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26886?
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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