HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-7795
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-7795

CWE-77Published: August 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The package get-npm-package-version before 1.0.7 are vulnerable to Command Injection via main function in index.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The get-npm-package-version package is susceptible to command injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This critical vulnerability poses a severe risk to any environment using the affected package.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the get-npm-package-version package to version 1.0.7 or later.

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-2020-7795 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

get-npm-package-version_project1 product(s)
get-npm-package-version
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/commit/40b1cf31a0607ea66f9e30a0c3af1383b52b2dec
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GETNPMPACKAGEVERSION-1050390
PATCHhttps://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/commit/40b1cf31a0607ea66f9e30a0c3af1383b52b2dec
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GETNPMPACKAGEVERSION-1050390
ADVISORYhttps://www.npmjs.com/package/get-npm-package-version/v/1.0.6
ADVISORYhttps://www.npmjs.com/package/get-npm-package-version/v/1.0.6

All References (8)

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https://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/blob/338a5882298eb2c2194538db41166cae13c39e03/index.js%23L17Broken Link
→
https://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/commit/40b1cf31a0607ea66f9e30a0c3af1383b52b2decPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GETNPMPACKAGEVERSION-1050390Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.npmjs.com/package/get-npm-package-version/v/1.0.6Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/blob/338a5882298eb2c2194538db41166cae13c39e03/index.js%23L17Broken Link
→
https://github.com/hoperyy/get-npm-package-version/commit/40b1cf31a0607ea66f9e30a0c3af1383b52b2decPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GETNPMPACKAGEVERSION-1050390Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.npmjs.com/package/get-npm-package-version/v/1.0.6Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-7795
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 2, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-7795 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.
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