CVE-2020-25566
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to take over an account by sending a request to the Save_Password form as shown in POC. Notice that we do not require a JSESSIONID in this request and can reset any user’s password by changing the username to that user and password to base64(desired password).
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-08-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-25566?
In SapphireIMS 5.0, it is possible to take over an account by sending a request to the Save_Password form as shown in POC. Notice that we do not require a JSESSIONID in this request and can reset any user’s password by changing the username to that user and password to base64(desired password).
Is CVE-2020-25566 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-25566 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-25566?
CVE-2020-25566 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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