MEDIUM
CVE-2020-15095
CWE-532Published: July 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Versions of the npm CLI prior to 6.14.6 are vulnerable to an information exposure vulnerability through log files. The CLI supports URLs like "<protocol>://[<user>[:<password>]@]<hostname>[:<port>][:][/]<path>". The password value is not redacted and is printed to stdout and also to any generated log files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-15095 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00011.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00023.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/blob/66aab417f836a901f8afb265251f761bb0422463/CHANGELOG.md#6146-2020-07-07Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/commit/a9857b8f6869451ff058789c4631fadfde5bbcbcPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-93f3-23rq-pjfpThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-07Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00011.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00023.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/blob/66aab417f836a901f8afb265251f761bb0422463/CHANGELOG.md#6146-2020-07-07Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/commit/a9857b8f6869451ff058789c4631fadfde5bbcbcPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-93f3-23rq-pjfpThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-15095
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-532
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-532)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-15095 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.