How severe is CVE-2020-25837?

CVE-2020-25837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-25837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25837?

CVE-2020-25837 affects Microfocus Self Service Password Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25837?

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-2020-25837 published?

CVE-2020-25837 was published on 2020-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25837

CVE-2020-25837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Self Service Password Reset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Self Service Password Reset
Published: 2020-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) product. The vulnerability affects versions 4.4.0.0 to 4.4.0.6 and 4.5.0.1 and 4.5.0.2. In certain configurations the vulnerability could disclose sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25837?: Sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) product. The vulnerability affects versions 4.4.0.0 to 4.4.0.6 and 4.5.0.1 and 4.5.0.2. In certain configurations the vulnerability could disclose sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2020-25837?: CVE-2020-25837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25837?: CVE-2020-25837 affects Microfocus Self Service Password Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25837?: 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-2020-25837 published?: CVE-2020-25837 was published on 2020-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/self-service-password-reset-44/release-notes-sspr-44-p7/data/release-notes-sspr-44-p7.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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