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CVE-2020-11079

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.62%

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CVE-2020-11079 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. node-dns-sync (npm module dns-sync) through 0.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands . This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

node-dns-sync (npm module dns-sync) through 0.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands . This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This has been fixed in 0.2.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.62%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Node-Dns-Sync ProjectNode-Dns-Sync< 0.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11079?
node-dns-sync (npm module dns-sync) through 0.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands . This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. This has been fixed in 0.2.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-11079?
CVE-2020-11079 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST