CVE-2020-7718

Name: CVE-2020-7718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T10:15:10.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7718 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package gammautils are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepSet and deepMerge functions.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of package gammautils are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepSet and deepMerge functions.

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

1.92%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gammautils Project	Gammautils	All versions

References

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GAMMAUTILS-598670Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GAMMAUTILS-598670Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7718?

All versions of package gammautils are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the deepSet and deepMerge functions.

How severe is CVE-2020-7718?

CVE-2020-7718 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7718?

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-2020-7718?

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Source: NVD / NIST