How severe is CVE-2020-26006?

CVE-2020-26006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-26006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26006?

CVE-2020-26006 affects Online Examination System Project Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-26006 published?

CVE-2020-26006 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26006

CVE-2020-26006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Online Examination System Project Online Examination System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Online Examination System Project Online Examination System
Published: 2021-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Project Worlds Online Examination System 1.0 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via account.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26006?: Project Worlds Online Examination System 1.0 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via account.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-26006?: CVE-2020-26006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-26006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26006?: CVE-2020-26006 affects Online Examination System Project Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-26006 published?: CVE-2020-26006 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_examination_system_project:online_examination_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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