CVE-2020-25538: An authenticated attacker can inject malicious code into "lang" parameter in /uno/central.php file in CMSuno 1

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-25538 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cmsuno. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authenticated attacker can inject malicious code into "lang" parameter in /uno/central.php file in CMSuno 1.6.2 and run this PHP code in the web page. In this way, attacker can takeover the control of the server.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	10.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2020-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cmsuno project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cmsuno project cmsuno DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cmsuno sudo apt install cmsuno=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold cmsuno

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

dnf --showduplicates list cmsuno sudo dnf downgrade cmsuno-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add cmsuno

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CMSUno 1.6.2 - 'lang' Remote Code Execution (Authenticated)

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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-2020-25538?

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

Is CVE-2020-25538 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25538 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-2020-25538 affect?

CVE-2020-25538 affects cmsuno. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An authenticated attacker can inject malicious code into "lang" parameter in /uno/central.php file in CMSuno 1.6.2 and run this PHP code in the web page. In this way, attacker can takeover the control of the server.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25538?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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