CVE-2020-25268

Name: CVE-2020-25268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-10T22:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote Code Execution can occur via the external news feed in ILIAS 6.4 because of incorrect parameter sanitization for Magpie RSS data.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Code Execution can occur via the external news feed in ILIAS 6.4 because of incorrect parameter sanitization for Magpie RSS data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

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-2020-25268?

Remote Code Execution can occur via the external news feed in ILIAS 6.4 because of incorrect parameter sanitization for Magpie RSS data.

How severe is CVE-2020-25268?

CVE-2020-25268 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25268?

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-2020-25268?

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Source: NVD / NIST