CVE-2020-25414
CVE-2020-25414 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Monstra 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Monstra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25414?
- A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25414?
- CVE-2020-25414 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-2020-25414 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25414?
- CVE-2020-25414 affects Monstra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25414?
- 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-2020-25414 published?
- CVE-2020-25414 was published on 2021-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:monstra:monstra:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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