CVE-2020-25474

Name: CVE-2020-25474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-24T15:15:12.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25474 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the editor_name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the editor_name parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Newsscriptphp	News Script Php Pro	2.3

References

https://news.websec.nlBroken Link
https://websec.nlNot Applicable
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6736997788850122752Third Party Advisory
https://news.websec.nlBroken Link
https://websec.nlNot Applicable
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6736997788850122752Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25474?

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the editor_name parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-25474?

CVE-2020-25474 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25474?

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-2020-25474?

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Source: NVD / NIST