CVE-2020-27586

Name: CVE-2020-27586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-30T20:15:11.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Quick Heal Total Security before version 19.0 transmits quarantine and sysinfo files via clear text.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Quick Heal Total Security before version 19.0 transmits quarantine and sysinfo files via clear text.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quickheal	Total Security	< 19.00

References

https://cyberworldmirror.com/quick-heal-addressed-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-version-19-update-now/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cyberworldmirror.com/quick-heal-addressed-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-version-19-update-now/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27586?

Quick Heal Total Security before version 19.0 transmits quarantine and sysinfo files via clear text.

How severe is CVE-2020-27586?

CVE-2020-27586 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27586?

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-2020-27586?

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Source: NVD / NIST