CVE-2020-7602
CVE-2020-7602 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Node-prompt-here Project Node-prompt-here with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Node-prompt-here Project Node-prompt-here
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
node-prompt-here through 1.0.1 allows execution of arbitrary commands. The "runCommand()" is called by "getDevices()" function in file "linux/manager.js", which is required by the "index. process.env.NM_CLI" in the file "linux/manager.js". This function is used to construct the argument of function "execSync()", which can be controlled by users without any sanitization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7602?
- node-prompt-here through 1.0.1 allows execution of arbitrary commands. The "runCommand()" is called by "getDevices()" function in file "linux/manager.js", which is required by the "index. process.env.NM_CLI" in the file "linux/manager.js". This function is used to construct the argument of function "execSync()", which can be controlled by users without any sanitization.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7602?
- CVE-2020-7602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7602 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7602?
- CVE-2020-7602 affects Node-prompt-here Project Node-prompt-here. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7602?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-7602 published?
- CVE-2020-7602 was published on 2020-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:node-prompt-here_project:node-prompt-here:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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