CVE-2020-5626: Logstorage version 8.0.0 and earlier, and ELC Analytics version 3.0.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to ex

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5626?

elc analytics: upgrade to newer than 3.0.0; logstorage: upgrade to newer than 8.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5626 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5626 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-5626 affect?

CVE-2020-5626 affects elc analytics, logstorage. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Logstorage version 8.0.0 and earlier, and ELC Analytics version 3.0.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a specially crafted log file.

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CVE-2020-5626 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting elc analytics, logstorage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Logstorage version 8.0.0 and earlier, and ELC Analytics version 3.0.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a specially crafted log file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: infoscience

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-01-28 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infoscience elc analytics UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elc-analytics || rpm -q elc-analytics || elc-analytics --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elc-analytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elc-analytics

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

infoscience logstorage UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy logstorage || rpm -q logstorage || logstorage --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade logstorage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade logstorage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-5626?

elc analytics: upgrade to newer than 3.0.0; logstorage: upgrade to newer than 8.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5626 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5626 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-5626 affect?

CVE-2020-5626 affects elc analytics, logstorage. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Logstorage version 8.0.0 and earlier, and ELC Analytics version 3.0.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a specially crafted log file.

How urgent is CVE-2020-5626?

Priority 51/100. High severity

References

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