How severe is CVE-2020-7755?

CVE-2020-7755 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7755?

CVE-2020-7755 affects Dat.gui Project Dat.gui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7755?

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-2020-7755 published?

CVE-2020-7755 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7755

CVE-2020-7755 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dat.gui Project Dat.gui 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Dat.gui Project Dat.gui
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of package dat.gui are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via specifically crafted rgb and rgba values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7755?: All versions of package dat.gui are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via specifically crafted rgb and rgba values.
How severe is CVE-2020-7755?: CVE-2020-7755 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7755?: CVE-2020-7755 affects Dat.gui Project Dat.gui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7755?: 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-2020-7755 published?: CVE-2020-7755 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dat.gui_project:dat.gui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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