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HIGH

CVE-2020-7779

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

All versions of package djvalidator are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) by sending crafted invalid emails - for example, --@------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!.

Technical details

Published
2020-11-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7779?

All versions of package djvalidator are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) by sending crafted invalid emails - for example, --@------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!.

Is CVE-2020-7779 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-7779 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7779?

CVE-2020-7779 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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