How severe is CVE-2020-25270?

CVE-2020-25270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25270?

CVE-2020-25270 affects Phpgurukul Hostel Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-25270 published?

CVE-2020-25270 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25270

CVE-2020-25270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Hostel Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Hostel Management System
Published: 2020-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHPGurukul hostel-management-system 2.1 allows XSS via Guardian Name, Guardian Relation, Guardian Contact no, Address, or City.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25270?: PHPGurukul hostel-management-system 2.1 allows XSS via Guardian Name, Guardian Relation, Guardian Contact no, Address, or City.
How severe is CVE-2020-25270?: CVE-2020-25270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25270?: CVE-2020-25270 affects Phpgurukul Hostel Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-25270 published?: CVE-2020-25270 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:hostel_management_system:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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