CVE-2020-7788
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This affects the package ini before 1.3.6. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with ini.parse, they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-12-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-7788?
This affects the package ini before 1.3.6. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with ini.parse, they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.
Is CVE-2020-7788 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-7788 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7788?
CVE-2020-7788 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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