RCE in Codecov

CVE-2020-7597

codecov-node npm module before 3.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.The value provided as part of the gcov-root argument is executed by the exec function within lib/codecov.js. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2020-7596.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.029 (85.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Codecov
  • N/a Codecov Npm Module — versions All versions prior to version 3.6.5

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7597?
CVE-2020-7597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codecov, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-02-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-7597?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-7597 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.