How severe is CVE-2020-25473?

CVE-2020-25473 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25473 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-2020-25473?

CVE-2020-25473 affects Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25473?

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

When was CVE-2020-25473 published?

CVE-2020-25473 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25473

CVE-2020-25473 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro
Published: 2020-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 does not properly set the HttpOnly Flag from Session Cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25473?: SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 does not properly set the HttpOnly Flag from Session Cookies.
How severe is CVE-2020-25473?: CVE-2020-25473 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25473 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-2020-25473?: CVE-2020-25473 affects Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-25473 published?: CVE-2020-25473 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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