CVE-2020-7788
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.61%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package ini before 1.3.6. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with ini.parse, they will pollute the prototype on the application. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects the package ini before 1.3.6. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with ini.parse, they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ini Project | Ini | < 1.3.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/npm/ini/commit/56d2805e07ccd94e2ba0984ac9240ff02d44b6f1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-INI-1048974Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/npm/ini/commit/56d2805e07ccd94e2ba0984ac9240ff02d44b6f1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-INI-1048974Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7788?
This affects the package ini before 1.3.6. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with ini.parse, they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.
How severe is CVE-2020-7788?
CVE-2020-7788 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7788?
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.
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