CVE-2020-7769
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This affects the package nodemailer before 6.4.16. Use of crafted recipient email addresses may result in arbitrary command flag injection in sendmail transport for sending mails.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-11-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-7769?
This affects the package nodemailer before 6.4.16. Use of crafted recipient email addresses may result in arbitrary command flag injection in sendmail transport for sending mails.
Is CVE-2020-7769 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-7769 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7769?
CVE-2020-7769 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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