CVE-2017-16020: Summit is a node web framework

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-16020?

summit: upgrade to newer than 0.1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-16020 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16020 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-16020 affect?

CVE-2017-16020 affects summit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Summit is a node web framework. When using the PouchDB driver in the module, Summit 0.1.0 and later allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the collection name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-16020?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16020 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting summit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Summit is a node web framework. When using the PouchDB driver in the module, Summit 0.1.0 and later allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the collection name.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: summit project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

summit project summit UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.1.0 and <= 0.1.21

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.21

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls summit

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.21

npm install summit@">0.1.21"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.0

npm view summit versions npm install summit@"<0.1.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16020?

summit: upgrade to newer than 0.1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16020 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16020 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16020 affect?

CVE-2017-16020 affects summit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Summit is a node web framework. When using the PouchDB driver in the module, Summit 0.1.0 and later allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the collection name.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16020?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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