How severe is CVE-2020-26165?

CVE-2020-26165 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-2020-26165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26165?

CVE-2020-26165 affects Qdpm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26165?

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-2020-26165 published?

CVE-2020-26165 was published on 2020-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26165

CVE-2020-26165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qdpm 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Qdpm
Published: 2020-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

qdPM through 9.1 allows PHP Object Injection via timeReportActions::executeExport in core/apps/qdPM/modules/timeReport/actions/actions.class.php because unserialize is used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26165?: qdPM through 9.1 allows PHP Object Injection via timeReportActions::executeExport in core/apps/qdPM/modules/timeReport/actions/actions.class.php because unserialize is used.
How severe is CVE-2020-26165?: CVE-2020-26165 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-2020-26165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26165?: CVE-2020-26165 affects Qdpm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26165?: 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-2020-26165 published?: CVE-2020-26165 was published on 2020-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qdpm:qdpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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