How severe is CVE-2020-25245?

CVE-2020-25245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25245?

CVE-2020-25245 primarily affects Siemens Digsi 4. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25245?

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-2020-25245 published?

CVE-2020-25245 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25245

CVE-2020-25245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Digsi 4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Siemens Digsi 4
Published: 2021-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in DIGSI 4 (All versions < V4.94 SP1 HF 1). Several folders in the %PATH% are writeable by normal users. As these folders are included in the search for dlls, an attacker could place dlls there with code executed by SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25245?: A vulnerability has been identified in DIGSI 4 (All versions < V4.94 SP1 HF 1). Several folders in the %PATH% are writeable by normal users. As these folders are included in the search for dlls, an attacker could place dlls there with code executed by SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2020-25245?: CVE-2020-25245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25245?: CVE-2020-25245 primarily affects Siemens Digsi 4. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25245?: 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-2020-25245 published?: CVE-2020-25245 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:digsi_4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:digsi_4:4.94:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:digsi_4:4.94:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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