CVE-2020-22885

Name: CVE-2020-22885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-13T15:15:08.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-22885 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow vulnerability in mujs before 1.0.8 due to recursion in the GC scanning phase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in mujs before 1.0.8 due to recursion in the GC scanning phase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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
Artifex	Mujs	< 1.0.8

References

https://github.com/ccxvii/mujs/issues/133Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ccxvii/mujs/issues/133Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-22885?

Buffer overflow vulnerability in mujs before 1.0.8 due to recursion in the GC scanning phase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2020-22885?

CVE-2020-22885 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-2020-22885?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-22885?

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Source: NVD / NIST