CVE-2020-7730

Name: CVE-2020-7730
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-04T10:15:12.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7730 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package bestzip before 2.1.7 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the options param.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The package bestzip before 2.1.7 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the options param.

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

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestzip Project	Bestzip	< 2.1.7

References

https://github.com/nfriedly/node-bestzip/commit/45d4a901478c6a8f396c8b959dd6cf8fd3f955b6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-BESTZIP-609371Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nfriedly/node-bestzip/commit/45d4a901478c6a8f396c8b959dd6cf8fd3f955b6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-BESTZIP-609371Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7730?

The package bestzip before 2.1.7 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the options param.

How severe is CVE-2020-7730?

CVE-2020-7730 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7730?

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-2020-7730?

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Source: NVD / NIST