CVE-2020-24807

Name: CVE-2020-24807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T18:15:17.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24807 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Socket.Io-File Project	Socket.Io-File	<= 2.0.31

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6495-8jvh-f28xThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/rico345100/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1564Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/package/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6495-8jvh-f28xThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/rico345100/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1564Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/package/socket.io-fileProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24807?

How severe is CVE-2020-24807?

CVE-2020-24807 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24807?

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