How severe is CVE-2020-25453?

CVE-2020-25453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25453?

CVE-2020-25453 affects Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25453?

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-2020-25453 published?

CVE-2020-25453 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25453

CVE-2020-25453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms
Published: 2020-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in BlackCat CMS before 1.4. There is a CSRF vulnerability (bypass csrf_token) that allows remote arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25453?: An issue was discovered in BlackCat CMS before 1.4. There is a CSRF vulnerability (bypass csrf_token) that allows remote arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-25453?: CVE-2020-25453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25453?: CVE-2020-25453 affects Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25453?: 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-2020-25453 published?: CVE-2020-25453 was published on 2020-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackcat-cms:blackcat_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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