CVE-2020-25265

CVE-2020-25265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Appimage Libappimage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25265?
AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.
How severe is CVE-2020-25265?
CVE-2020-25265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25265?
CVE-2020-25265 affects Appimage Libappimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25265?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-25265 published?
CVE-2020-25265 was published on 2020-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)