PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7617: ini-parser through 0.0.2 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The library could be tricked into adding or modi
CVE-2020-7617 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting ini-parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ini-parser through 0.0.2 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The library could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a '__proto__' payload.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1321 |
| Published | 2020-04-02 |
| 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-2020-7617?
ini-parser: upgrade to newer than 0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7617 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7617 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-2020-7617 affect?
CVE-2020-7617 affects ini-parser. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). ini-parser through 0.0.2 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution.The library could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a '__proto__' payload.
How urgent is CVE-2020-7617?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.