CVE-2020-7596

Name: CVE-2020-7596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-25T19:15:12.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Codecov npm module before 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "gcov-args" argument.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Codecov npm module before 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "gcov-args" argument.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codecov	Nodejs Uploader	< 3.6.2

References

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CODECOV-543183Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CODECOV-543183Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7596?

Codecov npm module before 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "gcov-args" argument.

How severe is CVE-2020-7596?

CVE-2020-7596 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7596?

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-2020-7596?

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Source: NVD / NIST