CVE-2020-7678: This affects all versions of package node-import

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-7678 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting node-import. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects all versions of package node-import. The "params" argument of module function can be controlled by users without any sanitization.b. This is then provided to the “eval” function located in line 79 in the index file "index.js".

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: node-import project

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

node-import project node-import MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-import

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2020-7678?

node-import: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7678 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7678 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-2020-7678 affect?

CVE-2020-7678 affects node-import. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). This affects all versions of package node-import. The "params" argument of module function can be controlled by users without any sanitization.b. This is then provided to the “eval” function located in line 79 in the index file "index.js".

How urgent is CVE-2020-7678?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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