How severe is CVE-2020-25472?

CVE-2020-25472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25472?

CVE-2020-25472 affects Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25472?

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

When was CVE-2020-25472 published?

CVE-2020-25472 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25472

CVE-2020-25472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro
Published: 2020-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which allows attackers to add new users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25472?: SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which allows attackers to add new users.
How severe is CVE-2020-25472?: CVE-2020-25472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25472?: CVE-2020-25472 affects Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-25472 published?: CVE-2020-25472 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newsscriptphp:news_script_php_pro:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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