MEDIUM
CVE-2020-7649
CWE-22Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
This affects the package snyk-broker before 4.73.0. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network via directory traversal.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-7649 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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 4.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
snyk1 product(s)
broker
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/snyk/broker/commit/90e0bac07a800b7c4c6646097c9c89d6b878b429Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SNYKBROKER-570608Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://updates.snyk.io/snyk-broker-security-fixes-152338Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/snyk/broker/commit/90e0bac07a800b7c4c6646097c9c89d6b878b429Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SNYKBROKER-570608Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://updates.snyk.io/snyk-broker-security-fixes-152338Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-7649
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 25, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-7649 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.