CVE-2020-27586
CVE-2020-27586 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quickheal Total Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Quickheal Total Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Quick Heal Total Security before version 19.0 transmits quarantine and sysinfo files via clear text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27586?
- Quick Heal Total Security before version 19.0 transmits quarantine and sysinfo files via clear text.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27586?
- CVE-2020-27586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-27586 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-2020-27586?
- CVE-2020-27586 affects Quickheal Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27586?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-27586 published?
- CVE-2020-27586 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cyberworldmirror.com/quick-heal-addressed-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-version-19-update-now/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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