CVE-2020-7597

Name: CVE-2020-7597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T19:15:12.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.

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

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codecov	Codecov	< 3.6.5

References

https://github.com/codecov/codecov-node/commit/02cf13d8b93ac547b5b4c2cfe186b7d874fd234fPatch
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CODECOV-548879Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/codecov/codecov-node/commit/02cf13d8b93ac547b5b4c2cfe186b7d874fd234fPatch
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CODECOV-548879Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7597?

How severe is CVE-2020-7597?

CVE-2020-7597 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7597?

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