How severe is CVE-2020-25755?

CVE-2020-25755 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-2020-25755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25755?

CVE-2020-25755 primarily affects Enphase Envoy Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25755?

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-2020-25755 published?

CVE-2020-25755 was published on 2021-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25755

CVE-2020-25755 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enphase Envoy Firmware 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Enphase Envoy Firmware
Published: 2021-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Enphase Envoy R3.x and D4.x (and other current) devices. The upgrade_start function in /installer/upgrade_start allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the force parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25755?: An issue was discovered on Enphase Envoy R3.x and D4.x (and other current) devices. The upgrade_start function in /installer/upgrade_start allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the force parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-25755?: CVE-2020-25755 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-2020-25755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25755?: CVE-2020-25755 primarily affects Enphase Envoy Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25755?: 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-2020-25755 published?: CVE-2020-25755 was published on 2021-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:enphase:envoy_firmware:d4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:enphase:envoy_firmware:r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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