CVE-2020-25495

Name: CVE-2020-25495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-18T15:15:12.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 8.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25495 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xinuo (formerly SCO) Openserver version 5 and 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML tag via the parameter 'section'.. EPSS estimates a 8.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xinuo (formerly SCO) Openserver version 5 and 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML tag via the parameter 'section'.

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

8.14%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xinuos	Openserver	5.0.7
Xinuos	Openserver	6.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160634/SCO-Openserver-5.0.7-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Ramikan/Vulnerabilities/blob/master/SCO%20Openserver%20XSS%20%26%20HTML%20Injection%20vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160634/SCO-Openserver-5.0.7-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Ramikan/Vulnerabilities/blob/master/SCO%20Openserver%20XSS%20%26%20HTML%20Injection%20vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25495?

A reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xinuo (formerly SCO) Openserver version 5 and 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML tag via the parameter 'section'.

How severe is CVE-2020-25495?

CVE-2020-25495 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25495?

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-2020-25495?

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Source: NVD / NIST