CVE-2020-25005: Heybbs v1.2 has a SQL injection vulnerability in msg.php file via the ID parameter which may allow a remote at

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-25005 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting heybbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heybbs v1.2 has a SQL injection vulnerability in msg.php file via the ID parameter which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: heybbs project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-03 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

heybbs project heybbs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy heybbs || rpm -q heybbs || heybbs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison heybbs sudo apt install heybbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold heybbs

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list heybbs sudo dnf downgrade heybbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add heybbs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-25005?

heybbs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25005 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25005 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-25005 affect?

CVE-2020-25005 affects heybbs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Heybbs v1.2 has a SQL injection vulnerability in msg.php file via the ID parameter which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25005?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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