CVE-2020-7699: This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7699?

express-fileupload: upgrade to 1.1.8; max data: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7699 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7699 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-2020-7699 affect?

CVE-2020-7699 affects express-fileupload, max data. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-7699?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-7699 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting express-fileupload, max data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: 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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2020-07-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: express-fileupload project · netapp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-30 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

express-fileupload project express-fileupload UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.8

Fixed in: 1.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy express-fileupload || rpm -q express-fileupload || express-fileupload --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade express-fileupload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade express-fileupload

Note

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

netapp max data MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy max-data || rpm -q max-data || max-data --version

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-2020-7699?

express-fileupload: upgrade to 1.1.8; max data: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7699 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7699 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-2020-7699 affect?

CVE-2020-7699 affects express-fileupload, max data. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This affects the package express-fileupload before 1.1.8. If the parseNested option is enabled, sending a corrupt HTTP request can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7699?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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