CVE-2020-7738: All versions of package shiba are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to the default usage of the funct

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HIGH 8.3MITIGATE

CVE-2020-7738 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting shiba. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package shiba are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to the default usage of the function load() of the package js-yaml instead of its secure replacement , safeLoad().

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: shiba project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-02 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shiba project shiba 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 shiba || rpm -q shiba || shiba --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-2020-7738?

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

Is CVE-2020-7738 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7738 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-2020-7738 affect?

CVE-2020-7738 affects shiba. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). All versions of package shiba are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to the default usage of the function load() of the package js-yaml instead of its secure replacement , safeLoad().

How urgent is CVE-2020-7738?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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