CVE-2020-25267

Name: CVE-2020-25267
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-10T22:15:11.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25267 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue exists in the question-pool file-upload preview feature in ILIAS 6.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue exists in the question-pool file-upload preview feature in ILIAS 6.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ilias	Ilias	6.4.0

References

https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/exploiting-ilias-learning-management-system-4eda9e120620Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/exploiting-ilias-learning-management-system-4eda9e120620Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25267?

An XSS issue exists in the question-pool file-upload preview feature in ILIAS 6.4.

How severe is CVE-2020-25267?

CVE-2020-25267 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25267?

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-2020-25267?

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Source: NVD / NIST