PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7794: This affects all versions of package buns
CVE-2020-7794 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting buns. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects all versions of package buns. The injection point is located in line 678 in index file lib/index.js in the exported function install(requestedModule).
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 | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2021-01-08 |
| 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-2020-7794?
buns: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7794 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7794 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-2020-7794 affect?
CVE-2020-7794 affects buns. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects all versions of package buns. The injection point is located in line 678 in index file lib/index.js in the exported function install(requestedModule).
How urgent is CVE-2020-7794?
Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action