CVE-2020-8298

Name: CVE-2020-8298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-04T20:15:13.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 11.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8298 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.. EPSS estimates a 11.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.

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

11.17%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fs-Path Project	Fs-Path	< 0.0.25

References

https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/commit/88ff5ee51046bb2c5d5e9c5afe6819b032092ce7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/pull/6Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/324491Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/commit/88ff5ee51046bb2c5d5e9c5afe6819b032092ce7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pillys/fs-path/pull/6Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/324491Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8298?

fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.

How severe is CVE-2020-8298?

CVE-2020-8298 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8298?

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-2020-8298?

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Source: NVD / NIST