PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7615: fsa through 0.5.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection
CVE-2020-7615 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fsa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
fsa through 0.5.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection. The first argument of 'execGitCommand()', located within 'lib/rep.js#63' can be controlled by users without any sanitization to inject arbitrary commands.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-04-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-7615?
fsa: upgrade to newer than 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7615 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7615 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-2020-7615 affect?
CVE-2020-7615 affects fsa. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). fsa through 0.5.1 is vulnerable to Command Injection. The first argument of 'execGitCommand()', located within 'lib/rep.js#63' can be controlled by users without any sanitization to inject arbitrary commands.
How urgent is CVE-2020-7615?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference