CVE-2020-25414

Name: CVE-2020-25414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-17T15:15:07.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25414 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

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

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monstra	Monstra	3.0.4

References

https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/469Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/469Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25414?

A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

How severe is CVE-2020-25414?

CVE-2020-25414 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25414?

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-2020-25414?

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Source: NVD / NIST