How severe is CVE-2020-25790?

CVE-2020-25790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25790?

CVE-2020-25790 affects Typesettercms Typesetter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25790?

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-2020-25790 published?

CVE-2020-25790 was published on 2020-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25790

CVE-2020-25790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typesettercms Typesetter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Typesettercms Typesetter
Published: 2020-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Typesetter CMS 5.x through 5.1 allows admins to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a .php file inside a ZIP archive. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report because "admins are considered trustworthy"; however, the behavior "contradicts our security policy" and is being fixed for 5.2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25790?: Typesetter CMS 5.x through 5.1 allows admins to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a .php file inside a ZIP archive. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report because "admins are considered trustworthy"; however, the behavior "contradicts our security policy" and is being fixed for 5.2
How severe is CVE-2020-25790?: CVE-2020-25790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25790?: CVE-2020-25790 affects Typesettercms Typesetter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25790?: 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-2020-25790 published?: CVE-2020-25790 was published on 2020-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:typesettercms:typesetter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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