CVE-2020-25985
CVE-2020-25985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monocms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Monocms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MonoCMS Blog 1.0 is affected by: Arbitrary File Deletion. Any authenticated user can delete files on and off the webserver (php files can be unlinked and not deleted).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25985?
- MonoCMS Blog 1.0 is affected by: Arbitrary File Deletion. Any authenticated user can delete files on and off the webserver (php files can be unlinked and not deleted).
- How severe is CVE-2020-25985?
- CVE-2020-25985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25985?
- CVE-2020-25985 affects Monocms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25985?
- 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-2020-25985 published?
- CVE-2020-25985 was published on 2020-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:monocms:monocms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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