CVE-2020-27225

Name: CVE-2020-27225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-09T19:15:12.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions 4.18 and earlier of the Eclipse Platform, the Help Subsystem does not authenticate active help requests to the local help web server, allowing an unauthenticated local attacker to issue active help commands to the associated Eclipse Platform process or Eclipse Rich Client Platform process.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In versions 4.18 and earlier of the Eclipse Platform, the Help Subsystem does not authenticate active help requests to the local help web server, allowing an unauthenticated local attacker to issue active help commands to the associated Eclipse Platform process or Eclipse Rich Client Platform process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eclipse	Platform	<= 4.18

References

https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=569855Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=569855Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27225?

How severe is CVE-2020-27225?

CVE-2020-27225 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27225?

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