Is CVE-2020-7604 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7604 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7604 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7604 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7604?

CVE-2020-7604 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-7604

CWE-78Published: March 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

pulverizr through 0.7.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands. Within "lib/job.js", the variable "filename" can be controlled by the attacker. This function uses the variable "filename" to construct the argument of the exec call without any sanitization. In order to successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker will need to create a new file with the same name as the attack command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7604 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.