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CVE-2020-7678

8.6 · HIGH

This affects all versions of package node-import.

Published Jul 25, 2022EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2020-7678 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

This affects all versions of package node-import. The "params" argument of module function can be controlled by users without any sanitization.b. This is then provided to the “eval” function located in line 79 in the index file "index.js".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/mahdaen/node-import/blob/master/index.js%23L79Refsecurity.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEIMPORT-571691GitHubgithub.com/mahdaen/node-import/blob/master/index.js%23L79Refsecurity.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEIMPORT-571691

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7678?

CVE-2020-7678 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-7678?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-7678?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-7678?

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