CVE-2020-7246

Name: CVE-2020-7246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-21T14:15:13.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 83.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7246 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in qdPM 9.1 and earlier. An attacker can upload a malicious PHP code file via the profile photo functionality, by leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the users['photop_preview'] delete photo feature, allowing bypass of .htaccess protection. EPSS estimates a 83.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in qdPM 9.1 and earlier. An attacker can upload a malicious PHP code file via the profile photo functionality, by leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the users['photop_preview'] delete photo feature, allowing bypass of .htaccess protection. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-3884.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

83.23%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qdpm	Qdpm	<= 9.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156063/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156571/qdPM-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167264/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168559/qdPM-9.1-Authenticated-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZZSm0DL1Ie6r_fU5ZdDKGZ4defFqiFXMG--zDo8S10/edit?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156063/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156571/qdPM-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167264/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168559/qdPM-9.1-Authenticated-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZZSm0DL1Ie6r_fU5ZdDKGZ4defFqiFXMG--zDo8S10/edit?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7246?

How severe is CVE-2020-7246?

CVE-2020-7246 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7246?

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