How severe is CVE-2020-25251?

CVE-2020-25251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25251?

CVE-2020-25251 affects Hyland Onbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-25251 published?

CVE-2020-25251 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25251

CVE-2020-25251 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hyland Onbase with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hyland Onbase
Published: 2020-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Hyland OnBase 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. Client-side authentication is used for critical functions such as adding users or retrieving sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25251?: An issue was discovered in Hyland OnBase 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. Client-side authentication is used for critical functions such as adding users or retrieving sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2020-25251?: CVE-2020-25251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25251?: CVE-2020-25251 affects Hyland Onbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-25251 published?: CVE-2020-25251 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/16

Affected products (1)

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

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