CVE-2020-25839
CVE-2020-25839 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Identity Manager 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Microfocus Identity Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 prior to version 4.8 SP2 HF1 are affected by an injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in NetIQ IdM 4.8 SP2 HF1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25839?
- NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 prior to version 4.8 SP2 HF1 are affected by an injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in NetIQ IdM 4.8 SP2 HF1.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25839?
- CVE-2020-25839 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-2020-25839 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25839?
- CVE-2020-25839 primarily affects Microfocus Identity Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25839?
- 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-2020-25839 published?
- CVE-2020-25839 was published on 2020-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8:sp1_hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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