How severe is CVE-2024-27980?

CVE-2024-27980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27980?

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.

Does CVE-2024-27980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25154.

When was CVE-2024-27980 published?

CVE-2024-27980 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27980

CVE-2024-27980 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25154
Weakness: CWE-77
Published: 2025-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27980?: Due to the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync, a malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.
How severe is CVE-2024-27980?: CVE-2024-27980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27980?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-27980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25154.
When was CVE-2024-27980 published?: CVE-2024-27980 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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