CVE-2020-25019

Name: CVE-2020-25019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-29T17:15:11.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25019 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jitsi-meet-electron (aka Jitsi Meet Electron) before 2.3.0 calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

jitsi-meet-electron (aka Jitsi Meet Electron) before 2.3.0 calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jitsi	Meet Electron	< 2.3.0

References

https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/commit/ca1eb702507fdc4400fe21c905a9f85702f92a14Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/releases/tag/v2.3.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/security/advisories/GHSA-x4h8-fhrp-pm3p
https://github.com/jitsi/security-advisories/blob/master/advisories/JSA-2020-0001.md
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/225799Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/commit/ca1eb702507fdc4400fe21c905a9f85702f92a14Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/releases/tag/v2.3.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/225799Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25019?

jitsi-meet-electron (aka Jitsi Meet Electron) before 2.3.0 calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

How severe is CVE-2020-25019?

CVE-2020-25019 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25019?

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-2020-25019?

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Source: NVD / NIST