How severe is CVE-2020-25564?

CVE-2020-25564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25564?

CVE-2020-25564 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25564?

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-2020-25564 published?

CVE-2020-25564 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25564

CVE-2020-25564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sapphireims 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Sapphireims
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to create local administrator on any client with credentials of a non-privileged user by directly accessing RemoteMgmtTaskSave (Automation Tasks) feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25564?: In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to create local administrator on any client with credentials of a non-privileged user by directly accessing RemoteMgmtTaskSave (Automation Tasks) feature.
How severe is CVE-2020-25564?: CVE-2020-25564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25564?: CVE-2020-25564 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25564?: 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-2020-25564 published?: CVE-2020-25564 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sapphireims:sapphireims:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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