How severe is CVE-2020-25445?

CVE-2020-25445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25445?

CVE-2020-25445 affects Bookingcore Booking Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25445?

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-2020-25445 published?

CVE-2020-25445 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25445

CVE-2020-25445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bookingcore Booking Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Bookingcore Booking Core
Published: 2021-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The “Subscribe” feature in Ultimate Booking System Booking Core 1.7.0 is vulnerable to CSV formula injection. The input containing the excel formula is not being sanitized by the application. As a result when admin in backend download and open the csv, content of the cells are executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25445?: The “Subscribe” feature in Ultimate Booking System Booking Core 1.7.0 is vulnerable to CSV formula injection. The input containing the excel formula is not being sanitized by the application. As a result when admin in backend download and open the csv, content of the cells are executed.
How severe is CVE-2020-25445?: CVE-2020-25445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25445?: CVE-2020-25445 affects Bookingcore Booking Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25445?: 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-2020-25445 published?: CVE-2020-25445 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40singh.satyam158/vulnerabilities-in-booking-core-1-7-d85d1dfae44e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bookingcore:booking_core:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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