How severe is CVE-2020-12825?

CVE-2020-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12825?

CVE-2020-12825 affects Gnome Libcroco. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12825?

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-2020-12825 published?

CVE-2020-12825 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12825

CVE-2020-12825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libcroco with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-674
Affected product: Gnome Libcroco
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libcroco through 0.6.13 has excessive recursion in cr_parser_parse_any_core in cr-parser.c, leading to stack consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12825?: libcroco through 0.6.13 has excessive recursion in cr_parser_parse_any_core in cr-parser.c, leading to stack consumption.
How severe is CVE-2020-12825?: CVE-2020-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12825?: CVE-2020-12825 affects Gnome Libcroco. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12825?: 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-2020-12825 published?: CVE-2020-12825 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libcroco:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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