CVE-2020-12112

Name: CVE-2020-12112
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-23T18:15:11.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12112 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. BigBlueButton before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive files via Local File Inclusion.. EPSS estimates a 5.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BigBlueButton before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive files via Local File Inclusion.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

5.28%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bigbluebutton	Bigbluebutton	< 2.2.5

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/23.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/compare/v2.2.4...v2.2.5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tchenu/CVE-2020-12112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/bigbluebutton/status/1252706369486180353Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/thibeault_chenu/status/1249976515917422593Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/23.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/compare/v2.2.4...v2.2.5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tchenu/CVE-2020-12112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/bigbluebutton/status/1252706369486180353Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/thibeault_chenu/status/1249976515917422593Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12112?

BigBlueButton before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive files via Local File Inclusion.

How severe is CVE-2020-12112?

CVE-2020-12112 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12112?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12112?

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Source: NVD / NIST