CVE-2020-7653: All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7653?

broker: upgrade to 4.80.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7653 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7653 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-2020-7653 affect?

CVE-2020-7653 affects broker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network by creating symlinks to match whitelisted paths.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-7653?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7653 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting broker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network by creating symlinks to match whitelisted paths.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2020-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: synk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-29 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

synk broker UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.80.0

Fixed in: 4.80.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broker || rpm -q broker || broker --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.80.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade broker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade broker

Note

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

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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-2020-7653?

broker: upgrade to 4.80.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7653 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7653 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-2020-7653 affect?

CVE-2020-7653 affects broker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). All versions of snyk-broker before 4.80.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read. It allows arbitrary file reads for users with access to Snyk's internal network by creating symlinks to match whitelisted paths.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7653?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-7654 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE All versions of snyk-broker before 4.73.1 are vulnerable to Information Exposure
CVE-2020-7652 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
CVE-2020-7649 MEDIUM 4.9 UPGRADE This affects the package snyk-broker before 4.73.0

References

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