CVE-2020-7624

Name: CVE-2020-7624
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T22:15:13.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7624 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. effect through 1.0.4 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary command via the options argument.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

effect through 1.0.4 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary command via the options argument.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Effect Project	Effect	<= 1.0.4

References

https://github.com/Javascipt/effect/blob/master/helper.js#L24%2C
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EFFECT-564256Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Javascipt/effect/blob/master/helper.js#L24%2C
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EFFECT-564256Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7624?

effect through 1.0.4 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary command via the options argument.

How severe is CVE-2020-7624?

CVE-2020-7624 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7624?

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