CVE-2020-25216: yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows code execution via an XSL Transformation when using an XML file in con

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-25216?

yed: upgrade to 3.20.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-25216 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25216 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-2020-25216 affect?

CVE-2020-25216 affects yed. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows code execution via an XSL Transformation when using an XML file in conjunction with a custom stylesheet.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-25216?

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

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-25216 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting yed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows code execution via an XSL Transformation when using an XML file in conjunction with a custom stylesheet.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-91
Published	2020-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-17 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yworks yed UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.20.1

Fixed in: 3.20.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.20.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yed

Note

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

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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-2020-25216?

yed: upgrade to 3.20.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25216 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25216 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-2020-25216 affect?

CVE-2020-25216 affects yed. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows code execution via an XSL Transformation when using an XML file in conjunction with a custom stylesheet.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25216?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-25215 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows XXE attacks via an XML or GraphML document.

References

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