CVE-2020-7645

Name: CVE-2020-7645
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-02T16:15:11.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7645 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of chrome-launcher allow execution of arbitrary commands, by controlling the $HOME environment variable in Linux operating systems.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of chrome-launcher allow execution of arbitrary commands, by controlling the $HOME environment variable in Linux operating systems.

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

1.02%

59.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome-Launcher	< 0.13.2

References

http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CHROMELAUNCHER-537575Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CHROMELAUNCHER-537575Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7645?

All versions of chrome-launcher allow execution of arbitrary commands, by controlling the $HOME environment variable in Linux operating systems.

How severe is CVE-2020-7645?

CVE-2020-7645 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7645?

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-2020-7645?

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Source: NVD / NIST