CVE-2020-25287: Pligg 2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands because the template editor can ed

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-25287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting pligg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pligg 2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands because the template editor can edit any file, as demonstrated by an admin/admin_editor.php the_file=..%2Findex.php&open=Open request.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pligg project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pligg project pligg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pligg sudo apt install pligg=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold pligg

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

dnf --showduplicates list pligg sudo dnf downgrade pligg-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add pligg

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-25287?

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

Is CVE-2020-25287 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25287 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-2020-25287 affect?

CVE-2020-25287 affects pligg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Pligg 2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands because the template editor can edit any file, as demonstrated by an admin/admin_editor.php the_file=..%2Findex.php&open=Open request.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25287?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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