CVE-2020-8298: fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `c

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-8298 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting fs-path. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
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	11.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2021-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: fs-path project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-03-04 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fs-path project fs-path UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.0.25

Fixed in: 0.0.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls fs-path

2. UPGRADE to 0.0.25

npm install fs-path@">=0.0.25"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8298?

fs-path: upgrade to 0.0.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8298 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8298 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-2020-8298 affect?

CVE-2020-8298 affects fs-path. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). fs-path node module before 0.0.25 is vulnerable to command injection by way of user-supplied inputs via the `copy`, `copySync`, `remove`, and `removeSync` methods.

How urgent is CVE-2020-8298?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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