How severe is CVE-2020-28925?

CVE-2020-28925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-28925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28925?

CVE-2020-28925 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28925?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-28925 published?

CVE-2020-28925 was published on 2020-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28925

CVE-2020-28925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boltcms Bolt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Boltcms Bolt
Published: 2020-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bolt before 3.7.2 does not restrict filter options in a Request in the Twig context, and is therefore inconsistent with the "How to Harden Your PHP for Better Security" guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28925?: Bolt before 3.7.2 does not restrict filter options in a Request in the Twig context, and is therefore inconsistent with the "How to Harden Your PHP for Better Security" guidance.
How severe is CVE-2020-28925?: CVE-2020-28925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-28925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28925?: CVE-2020-28925 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-28925 published?: CVE-2020-28925 was published on 2020-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boltcms:bolt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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