CVE-2020-25875

Name: CVE-2020-25875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-09T22:15:08.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25875 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'Smileys' feature of Codoforum v5.0.2 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via crafted payload entered into the 'Smiley Code' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'Smileys' feature of Codoforum v5.0.2 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via crafted payload entered into the 'Smiley Code' parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codologic	Codoforum	5.0.2

References

https://codoforum.com/Product
https://github.com/r0ck3t1973/xss_payload/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://codoforum.com/Product
https://github.com/r0ck3t1973/xss_payload/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25875?

How severe is CVE-2020-25875?

CVE-2020-25875 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25875?

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