PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7753: All versions of package trim are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via trim().
CVE-2020-7753 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting trim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package trim are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via trim().
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 | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.8% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2020-10-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-7753?
trim: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7753 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7753 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-2020-7753 affect?
CVE-2020-7753 affects trim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of package trim are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via trim().
How urgent is CVE-2020-7753?
Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action