PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7781: This affects the package connection-tester before 0.2.1
CVE-2020-7781 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting connection-tester. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects the package connection-tester before 0.2.1. The injection point is located in line 15 in index.js. The following PoC demonstrates the vulnerability:
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-12-16 |
| 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-2020-7781?
connection-tester: upgrade to 0.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7781 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7781 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-2020-7781 affect?
CVE-2020-7781 affects connection-tester. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects the package connection-tester before 0.2.1. The injection point is located in line 15 in index.js. The following PoC demonstrates the vulnerability:
How urgent is CVE-2020-7781?
Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action