PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7775: This affects all versions of package freediskspace
CVE-2020-7775 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting freediskproject. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects all versions of package freediskspace. The vulnerability arises out of improper neutralization of arguments in line 71 of freediskspace.js.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2021-02-02 |
| 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-2020-7775?
freediskproject: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7775 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7775 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-2020-7775 affect?
CVE-2020-7775 affects freediskproject. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects all versions of package freediskspace. The vulnerability arises out of improper neutralization of arguments in line 71 of freediskspace.js.
How urgent is CVE-2020-7775?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action