CVE-2020-7720

Name: CVE-2020-7720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T10:15:10.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The package node-forge before 0.10.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function. Note: Version 0.10.0 is a breaking change removing the vulnerable functions.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The package node-forge before 0.10.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function. Note: Version 0.10.0 is a breaking change removing the vulnerable functions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Digitalbazaar	Forge	< 0.10.0

References

https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-609293Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEFORGE-598677Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/digitalbazaar/forge/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-609293Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEFORGE-598677Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7720?

The package node-forge before 0.10.0 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the util.setPath function. Note: Version 0.10.0 is a breaking change removing the vulnerable functions.

How severe is CVE-2020-7720?

CVE-2020-7720 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7720?

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-2020-7720?

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Source: NVD / NIST