What is CVE-2020-7740?

CVE-2020-7740 is a high-severity improper input validation vulnerability in node-pdf-generator (npm), affecting versions <= 0.0.6. No fixed version is listed yet. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.

How severe is CVE-2020-7740?

CVE-2020-7740 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of node-pdf-generator are affected by CVE-2020-7740?

node-pdf-generator (npm) versions <= 0.0.6 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-7740?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2020-7740 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Is CVE-2020-7740 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2020-7740 in node-pdf-generator

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-7740?

CVE-2020-7740 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of node-pdf-generator are affected by CVE-2020-7740?

node-pdf-generator (npm) versions <= 0.0.6 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2020-7740?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2020-7740 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7740 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7740?

No fixed version is listed yet. In the interim: Validate all external input against an allowlist of expected values, types, and ranges before processing.

Summary

Server-Side Request Forgery in node-pdf-generator

This affects all versions of package node-pdf-generator up to and including 0.0.6. Due to lack of user input validation and sanitization done to the content given to node-pdf-generator, it is possible for an attacker to craft a url that will be passed to an external server allowing an SSRF attack.

Impact

The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths. Typical impact: varies by context: data corruption, logic bypass, or denial of service.

CVE-2020-7740 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (High). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. No fixed version is listed yet, so configuration controls and monitoring matter more in the interim.

Affected versions

node-pdf-generator (<= 0.0.6)

Security releases

Not available

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2020-7740 yet.

In the interim: Validate all external input against an allowlist of expected values, types, and ranges before processing.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7740? CVE-2020-7740 is a high-severity improper input validation vulnerability in node-pdf-generator (npm), affecting versions <= 0.0.6. No fixed version is listed yet. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.
How severe is CVE-2020-7740? CVE-2020-7740 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of node-pdf-generator are affected by CVE-2020-7740? node-pdf-generator (npm) versions <= 0.0.6 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-7740? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2020-7740 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
Is CVE-2020-7740 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2020-7740 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7740? No fixed version is listed yet. In the interim: Validate all external input against an allowlist of expected values, types, and ranges before processing.