CVE-2020-8124
CVE-2020-8124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Url-parse Project Url-parse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Url-parse Project Url-parse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient validation and sanitization of user input exists in url-parse npm package version 1.4.4 and earlier may allow attacker to bypass security checks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8124?
- Insufficient validation and sanitization of user input exists in url-parse npm package version 1.4.4 and earlier may allow attacker to bypass security checks.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8124?
- CVE-2020-8124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-8124 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8124?
- CVE-2020-8124 affects Url-parse Project Url-parse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8124?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-8124 published?
- CVE-2020-8124 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:url-parse_project:url-parse:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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