CVE-2020-7772: This affects the package doc-path before 2.1.2.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7772?

doc-path: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7772 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7772 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-2020-7772 affect?

CVE-2020-7772 affects doc-path. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This affects the package doc-path before 2.1.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-7772?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-7772 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting doc-path. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package doc-path before 2.1.2.

Why this priority

High severity
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	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: doc-path project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

doc-path project doc-path UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.2

Fixed in: 2.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy doc-path || rpm -q doc-path || doc-path --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade doc-path

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade doc-path

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-2020-7772?

doc-path: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7772 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7772 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-2020-7772 affect?

CVE-2020-7772 affects doc-path. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This affects the package doc-path before 2.1.2.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7772?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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