CVE-2020-25901

Name: CVE-2020-25901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-18T15:15:12.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 5.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Host Header Injection in Spiceworks 7.5.7.0 allowing the attacker to render arbitrary links that point to a malicious website with poisoned Host header webpages.. EPSS estimates a 5.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Host Header Injection in Spiceworks 7.5.7.0 allowing the attacker to render arbitrary links that point to a malicious website with poisoned Host header webpages.

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

5.08%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spiceworks	Spiceworks	7.5.7.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160631/Spiceworks-7.5-HTTP-Header-Injection.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://frontend.spiceworks.com/topic/2309457-desktop-host-header-injection-vulnerabilityExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Ramikan/Vulnerabilities/blob/master/Spiceworks%20version%207.5%20HTTP%20Header%20InjectionExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160631/Spiceworks-7.5-HTTP-Header-Injection.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://frontend.spiceworks.com/topic/2309457-desktop-host-header-injection-vulnerabilityExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Ramikan/Vulnerabilities/blob/master/Spiceworks%20version%207.5%20HTTP%20Header%20InjectionExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25901?

Host Header Injection in Spiceworks 7.5.7.0 allowing the attacker to render arbitrary links that point to a malicious website with poisoned Host header webpages.

How severe is CVE-2020-25901?

CVE-2020-25901 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25901?

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-2020-25901?

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Source: NVD / NIST