Is CVE-2020-7678 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7678 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7678 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7678 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7678?

CVE-2020-7678 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2020-7678

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package node-import. The "params" argument of module function can be controlled by users without any sanitization.b. This is then provided to the “eval” function located in line 79 in the index file "index.js".

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The node-import package fails to sanitize user-controlled parameters before passing them to the eval function. This critical vulnerability allows for remote code execution, as reflected by its 9.8 CVSS score. It is highly urgent due to the potential for full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should discontinue use of the affected package or seek an alternative, as all versions are impacted.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7678 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.