CVE-2020-26886: softaculous Improper Initialization
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 18-03-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-26886 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Initialization vulnerability in softaculous. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 18-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.63% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (vulnerable.af)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Softaculous1 product
- softaculous< 5.5.7
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=17086&title=Softaculous_5.5.7_LaunchedX Refsource MISCRelease NotesVendor Advisory