How severe is CVE-2020-25019?

CVE-2020-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25019?

CVE-2020-25019 affects Jitsi Meet Electron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25019?

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-2020-25019 published?

CVE-2020-25019 was published on 2020-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25019

CVE-2020-25019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jitsi Meet Electron with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Jitsi Meet Electron
Published: 2020-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jitsi-meet-electron (aka Jitsi Meet Electron) before 2.3.0 calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25019?: jitsi-meet-electron (aka Jitsi Meet Electron) before 2.3.0 calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.
How severe is CVE-2020-25019?: CVE-2020-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25019?: CVE-2020-25019 affects Jitsi Meet Electron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25019?: 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-2020-25019 published?: CVE-2020-25019 was published on 2020-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jitsi:meet_electron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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