How severe is CVE-2020-25248?

CVE-2020-25248 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25248?

CVE-2020-25248 affects Hyland Onbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25248?

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-2020-25248 published?

CVE-2020-25248 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25248

CVE-2020-25248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hyland Onbase 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hyland Onbase
Published: 2020-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Hyland OnBase through 16.0.2.83 and below, 17.0.2.109 and below, 18.0.0.37 and below, 19.8.16.1000 and below and 20.3.10.1000 and below. Directory traversal exists for reading files, as demonstrated by the FileName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25248?: An issue was discovered in Hyland OnBase through 16.0.2.83 and below, 17.0.2.109 and below, 18.0.0.37 and below, 19.8.16.1000 and below and 20.3.10.1000 and below. Directory traversal exists for reading files, as demonstrated by the FileName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-25248?: CVE-2020-25248 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25248?: CVE-2020-25248 affects Hyland Onbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25248?: 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-2020-25248 published?: CVE-2020-25248 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hyland:onbase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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