CVE-2020-25268

CVE-2020-25268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-88.

Key facts

Description

Remote Code Execution can occur via the external news feed in ILIAS 6.4 because of incorrect parameter sanitization for Magpie RSS data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25268?
Remote Code Execution can occur via the external news feed in ILIAS 6.4 because of incorrect parameter sanitization for Magpie RSS data.
How severe is CVE-2020-25268?
CVE-2020-25268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25268 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25268?
CVE-2020-25268 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25268?
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-2020-25268 published?
CVE-2020-25268 was published on 2020-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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