CVE-2020-7678

Public Exploit

Arbitrary Code Execution

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".

8.6

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io

Affected: n/a node-import

References

Link	Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEIMPORT-571691	third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/mahdaen/node-import/blob/master/index.js%23L79	third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7678?: CVE-2020-7678 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7678?: To fix CVE-2020-7678, 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-2020-7678 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-7678 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-7678?: CVE-2020-7678 affects n/a node-import.

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