CVE-2020-22876

Name: CVE-2020-22876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-13T15:15:08.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-22876 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in quickjs.c in QuickJS, allows remote attackers to cause denial of service. This issue is resolved in the 2020-07-05 release.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in quickjs.c in QuickJS, allows remote attackers to cause denial of service. This issue is resolved in the 2020-07-05 release.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.55%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quickjs Project	Quickjs	< 2020-07-05

References

https://github.com/ldarren/QuickJS/issues/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ldarren/QuickJS/issues/11Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-22876?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in quickjs.c in QuickJS, allows remote attackers to cause denial of service. This issue is resolved in the 2020-07-05 release.

How severe is CVE-2020-22876?

CVE-2020-22876 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22876?

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