CVE-2020-25116

Name: CVE-2020-25116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T18:15:14.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Admin CP in vBulletin 5.6.3 allows XSS via an Announcement Title to Channel Manager.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Admin CP in vBulletin 5.6.3 allows XSS via an Announcement Title to Channel Manager.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vbulletin	Vbulletin	5.6.3

References

https://pentest-vincent.blogspot.com/2020/09/vbulletin-563-multiple-persistent-cross.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pentest-vincent.blogspot.com/2020/09/vbulletin-563-multiple-persistent-cross.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25116?

The Admin CP in vBulletin 5.6.3 allows XSS via an Announcement Title to Channel Manager.

How severe is CVE-2020-25116?

CVE-2020-25116 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25116?

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-2020-25116?

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Source: NVD / NIST