How severe is CVE-2020-24028?

CVE-2020-24028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24028?

CVE-2020-24028 primarily affects Forlogic Qualiex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24028?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24028 published?

CVE-2020-24028 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24028

CVE-2020-24028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forlogic Qualiex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Forlogic Qualiex
Published: 2020-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ForLogic Qualiex v1 and v3 allows any authenticated customer to achieve privilege escalation via user creations, password changes, or user permission updates. NOTE: as of 2025-10-14, the Supplier's perspective is that this "does not allow administrative privilege gain. Authorization is enforced server-side, restricting actions to the user’s own permission scope."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24028?: ForLogic Qualiex v1 and v3 allows any authenticated customer to achieve privilege escalation via user creations, password changes, or user permission updates. NOTE: as of 2025-10-14, the Supplier's perspective is that this "does not allow administrative privilege gain. Authorization is enforced server-side, restricting actions to the user’s own permission scope."
How severe is CVE-2020-24028?: CVE-2020-24028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24028?: CVE-2020-24028 primarily affects Forlogic Qualiex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24028 published?: CVE-2020-24028 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:forlogic:qualiex:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:forlogic:qualiex:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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