This affects the package json-pointer before 0.6.1. Multiple reference of object using slash is supported.
CVE-2020-7709
MEDIUMNVD 6.06.0
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence
This medium-severity CVE scores 6.0 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit-prediction score not yet available (the EPSS model rescores nightly; freshly-published CVEs typically appear within 48 hours). GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: nvd
6.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- Lower severity and no public exploit yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: 6.0Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 6.0
- EG Score
- 6.0(low)
- EPSS
- 75.7%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 5, 2020
Last Modified
March 5, 2025
References (6)
- report@snykhttps://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/34/files
- report@snykhttps://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-598862
- report@snykhttps://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPOINTER-596925
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/manuelstofer/json-pointer/pull/34/files
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-598862
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPOINTER-596925
Affected Packages
(2 across 2 ecosystems)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.webjars.npm:json-pointer | 0.6.0 | 0.6.1 | — |
npm(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| json-pointer | — | 0.6.1 | — |
Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2020-7709?
CVE-2020-7709 is a medium vulnerability published on October 5, 2020. This affects the package json-pointer before 0.6.1. Multiple reference of object using slash is supported.
When was CVE-2020-7709 disclosed?
CVE-2020-7709 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 5, 2020, with the most recent update on March 5, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2020-7709 actively exploited?
CVE-2020-7709 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 75.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7709?
CVE-2020-7709 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.0 (NVD). The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..
How do I remediate CVE-2020-7709?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-7709, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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