CVE-2020-25412

Name: CVE-2020-25412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-16T14:15:12.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25412 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnuplot	Gnuplot	5.4.0

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2303/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2303/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25412?

com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-25412?

CVE-2020-25412 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25412?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST