How severe is CVE-2020-25565?

CVE-2020-25565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25565?

CVE-2020-25565 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25565?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-25565 published?

CVE-2020-25565 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25565

CVE-2020-25565 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sapphireims with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sapphireims
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to use the hardcoded credential in clients (username: sapphire, password: ims) and gain access to the portal. Once the access is available, the attacker can inject malicious OS commands on “ping”, “traceroute” and “snmp” functions and execute code on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25565?: In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to use the hardcoded credential in clients (username: sapphire, password: ims) and gain access to the portal. Once the access is available, the attacker can inject malicious OS commands on “ping”, “traceroute” and “snmp” functions and execute code on the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-25565?: CVE-2020-25565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25565?: CVE-2020-25565 affects Sapphireims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-25565 published?: CVE-2020-25565 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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