CVE-2020-25412
CVE-2020-25412 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnuplot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Gnuplot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25412?
- com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25412?
- CVE-2020-25412 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
- Is CVE-2020-25412 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25412?
- CVE-2020-25412 affects Gnuplot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25412?
- 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-2020-25412 published?
- CVE-2020-25412 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnuplot:gnuplot:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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