How severe is CVE-2020-26628?

CVE-2020-26628 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-2020-26628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26628?

CVE-2020-26628 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26628?

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

Does CVE-2020-26628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-26628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-19170.

When was CVE-2020-26628 published?

CVE-2020-26628 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26628

CVE-2020-26628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Hospital Management 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-19170
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Hospital Management System
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Hospital Management System V4.0 which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code via a malicious payload appended to a username on the 'Edit Profile" page and triggered by another user visiting the profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26628?: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Hospital Management System V4.0 which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code via a malicious payload appended to a username on the 'Edit Profile" page and triggered by another user visiting the profile.
How severe is CVE-2020-26628?: CVE-2020-26628 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-2020-26628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26628?: CVE-2020-26628 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26628?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-26628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-26628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-19170.
When was CVE-2020-26628 published?: CVE-2020-26628 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176302/Hospital-Management-System-4.0-XSS-Shell-Upload-SQL-Injection.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:hospital_management_system:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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