CVE-2020-7614: npm-programmatic through 0.0.12 is vulnerable to Command Injection.The packages and option properties are conc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7614?

npm-programmatic: upgrade to newer than 0.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7614 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7614 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-2020-7614 affect?

CVE-2020-7614 affects npm-programmatic. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). npm-programmatic through 0.0.12 is vulnerable to Command Injection.The packages and option properties are concatenated together without any validation and are used by the 'exec' function directly.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-7614?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-7614 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting npm-programmatic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

npm-programmatic through 0.0.12 is vulnerable to Command Injection.The packages and option properties are concatenated together without any validation and are used by the 'exec' function directly.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-78
Published	2020-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: npm-programmatic project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-07 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

npm-programmatic project npm-programmatic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.12

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy npm-programmatic || rpm -q npm-programmatic || npm-programmatic --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade npm-programmatic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade npm-programmatic

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-7614?

npm-programmatic: upgrade to newer than 0.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7614 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7614 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-2020-7614 affect?

CVE-2020-7614 affects npm-programmatic. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). npm-programmatic through 0.0.12 is vulnerable to Command Injection.The packages and option properties are concatenated together without any validation and are used by the 'exec' function directly.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7614?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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