CVE-2020-15779
CVE-2020-15779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Socket.io-file Project Socket.io-file with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Socket.io-file Project Socket.io-file
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- Last modified:
Description
A Path Traversal issue was discovered in the socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js. The socket.io-file::createFile message uses path.join with ../ in the name option, and the uploadDir and rename options determine the path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15779?
- A Path Traversal issue was discovered in the socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js. The socket.io-file::createFile message uses path.join with ../ in the name option, and the uploadDir and rename options determine the path.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15779?
- CVE-2020-15779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-15779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15779?
- CVE-2020-15779 affects Socket.io-file Project Socket.io-file. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15779 published?
- CVE-2020-15779 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9h4g-27m8-qjrg
- https://github.com/rico345100/socket.io-file
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1519
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/socket.io-file
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:socket.io-file_project:socket.io-file:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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