CVE-2020-16253

Name: CVE-2020-16253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-05T14:15:12.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16253 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The PgHero gem through 2.6.0 for Ruby allows CSRF.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PgHero gem through 2.6.0 for Ruby allows CSRF.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pghero Project	Pghero	<= 2.6.0

References

https://github.com/ankane/pghero/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ankane/pghero/issues/330Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ankane/pghero/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ankane/pghero/issues/330Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16253?

The PgHero gem through 2.6.0 for Ruby allows CSRF.

How severe is CVE-2020-16253?

CVE-2020-16253 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16253?

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-2020-16253?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST