CVE-2020-15362: wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to ov

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15362?

wifiscanner: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15362 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15362 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-2020-15362 affect?

CVE-2020-15362 affects wifiscanner. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to overwrite the default executable/binary path and its arguments. An attacker can abuse this functionality to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-15362?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-15362 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wifiscanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to overwrite the default executable/binary path and its arguments. An attacker can abuse this functionality to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thingssdk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-29 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thingssdk wifiscanner DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

npm ls wifiscanner

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1

npm view wifiscanner versions npm install wifiscanner@"<1.0.1"

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.

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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-2020-15362?

wifiscanner: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15362 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15362 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-2020-15362 affect?

CVE-2020-15362 affects wifiscanner. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). wifiscanner.js in thingsSDK WiFi Scanner 1.0.1 allows Code Injection because it can be used with options to overwrite the default executable/binary path and its arguments. An attacker can abuse this functionality to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2020-15362?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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