CVE-2020-7629: install-package through 0.4.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-7629 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting install-package. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

install-package through 0.4.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the options argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: install-package project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-02 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

install-package project install-package UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls install-package

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.0

npm install install-package@">0.4.0"

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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-2020-7629?

install-package: upgrade to newer than 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7629 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7629 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-2020-7629 affect?

CVE-2020-7629 affects install-package. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). install-package through 0.4.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection. It allows execution of arbitrary commands via the options argument.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7629?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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