CVE-2020-7597

Public Exploit

Description

codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a codecov npm module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/codecov/codecov-node/commit/02cf13d8b93ac547b5b4c2cfe186b7d874fd234f patch
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CODECOV-548879 patch third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7597?
To fix CVE-2020-7597, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-7597 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-7597 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 affects n/a codecov npm module.
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