CVE-2020-24807: The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which al

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-24807 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting socket.io-file. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: socket.io-file project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-06 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

socket.io-file project socket.io-file UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.31

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.31

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls socket.io-file

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.31

npm install socket.io-file@">2.0.31"

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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-2020-24807?

socket.io-file: upgrade to newer than 2.0.31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-24807 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24807 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-2020-24807 affect?

CVE-2020-24807 affects socket.io-file. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js relies on client-side validation of file types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file via a modified JSON name field. NOTE: This vulnera

How urgent is CVE-2020-24807?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-15779 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE A Path Traversal issue was discovered in the socket.io-file package through 2.0.31 for Node.js

References

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