How severe is CVE-2020-26252?

CVE-2020-26252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-26252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26252?

CVE-2020-26252 affects Openmage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26252?

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-2020-26252 published?

CVE-2020-26252 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26252

CVE-2020-26252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openmage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Openmage
Published: 2021-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenMage is a community-driven alternative to Magento CE. In OpenMage before versions 19.4.10 and 20.0.6, there is a vulnerability which enables remote code execution. In affected versions an administrator with permission to update product data to be able to store an executable file on the server and load it via layout xml. The latest OpenMage Versions up from 19.4.10 and 20.0.6 have this issue solved.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26252?: OpenMage is a community-driven alternative to Magento CE. In OpenMage before versions 19.4.10 and 20.0.6, there is a vulnerability which enables remote code execution. In affected versions an administrator with permission to update product data to be able to store an executable file on the server and load it via layout xml. The latest OpenMage Versions up from 19.4.10 and 20.0.6 have this issue solved.
How severe is CVE-2020-26252?: CVE-2020-26252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-26252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26252?: CVE-2020-26252 affects Openmage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26252?: 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-2020-26252 published?: CVE-2020-26252 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmage:openmage:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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