Disclosure summary
An issue has been fixed in Qt versions 5.14.0 where QPluginLoader attempts to load plugins relative to the working directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
Source-reported weakness categories
NVD-CWE-noinfo
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2020-24742
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| qt | qt | * {"versionStartIncluding":"5.13.0","versionEndIncluding":"5.13.2"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- codereview.qt-project.org — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- codereview.qt-project.org — Patch, Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2021-08-09T18:15:08-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T17:17:26-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:20-04:00