CVE-2020-7789
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7789 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package node-notifier before 9.0.0. It allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands on Linux machines due to the options params not being sanitised when being passed an array.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects the package node-notifier before 9.0.0. It allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands on Linux machines due to the options params not being sanitised when being passed an array.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node-Notifier Project | Node-Notifier | < 8.0.1 |
References
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1050371Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODENOTIFIER-1035794Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1050371Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODENOTIFIER-1035794Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7789?
This affects the package node-notifier before 9.0.0. It allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands on Linux machines due to the options params not being sanitised when being passed an array.
How severe is CVE-2020-7789?
CVE-2020-7789 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7789?
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-2020-7789?
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