CVE-2020-25074: The cache action in action/cache.py in MoinMoin through 1.9.10 allows directory traversal through a crafted HT

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-25074?

moinmoin: upgrade to newer than 1.9.10; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-25074 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25074 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-25074 affect?

CVE-2020-25074 affects moinmoin, debian linux. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The cache action in action/cache.py in MoinMoin through 1.9.10 allows directory traversal through a crafted HTTP request. An attacker who can upload attachments to the wiki can use this to achieve remote code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-25074?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-25074 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting moinmoin, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The cache action in action/cache.py in MoinMoin through 1.9.10 allows directory traversal through a crafted HTTP request. An attacker who can upload attachments to the wiki can use this to achieve remote code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2020-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · moinmo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

moinmo moinmoin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.10

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moinmoin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moinmoin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2020-25074?

moinmoin: upgrade to newer than 1.9.10; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25074 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25074 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-2020-25074 affect?

CVE-2020-25074 affects moinmoin, debian linux. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The cache action in action/cache.py in MoinMoin through 1.9.10 allows directory traversal through a crafted HTTP request. An attacker who can upload attachments to the wiki can use this to achieve remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25074?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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