CVE-2020-7649: This affects the package snyk-broker before 4.73.0

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MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7649 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting broker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package snyk-broker before 4.73.0. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network via directory traversal.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: snyk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snyk broker UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.73.0

Fixed in: 4.73.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls broker

2. UPGRADE to 4.73.0

npm install broker@">=4.73.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-7649?

broker: upgrade to 4.73.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7649 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7649 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-2020-7649 affect?

CVE-2020-7649 affects broker. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). This affects the package snyk-broker before 4.73.0. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network via directory traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7649?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-7654 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker before 4.73.1 are vulnerable to Information Exposure
CVE-2020-7653 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read
CVE-2020-7652 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read
CVE-2020-7651 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker before 4.79.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read
CVE-2020-7650 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker after 4.72.0 including and before 4.73.1 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read

References

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