CVE-2020-7699

Name: CVE-2020-7699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-30T09:15:11.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7699 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

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

4.67%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Express-Fileupload Project	Express-Fileupload	< 1.1.8
Netapp	Max Data	All versions

References

https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/236Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200821-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSFILEUPLOAD-595969Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/236Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200821-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSFILEUPLOAD-595969Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7699?

This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-7699?

CVE-2020-7699 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7699?

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-2020-7699?

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Source: NVD / NIST