CVE-2020-7651: Arbitrary File Read in snyk-broker

snyk-broker Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/06/2020

Disclosed on

CVE-2020-7651

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

4.3

CVSS Score

CVE-2020-7651: Arbitrary File Read in Snyk Broker. Affects snyk-broker versions < 4.79.0. Fixed in 4.79.0. How to fix ↓

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Background

snyk-broker is an npm package that provides a broker service for Snyk, a security platform for open source software. It allows users to monitor and manage vulnerabilities in their codebase. The package is an integral part of Snyk's internal network and interacts with the GitHub Commits API to retrieve patch history. This vulnerability affects all versions of snyk-broker prior to 4.79.0.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in snyk-broker allows for arbitrary file reads. Users who have access to Snyk's internal network can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the patch history obtained from the GitHub Commits API. This allows them to read partial files, potentially exposing sensitive information. The severity of this vulnerability is considered moderate with a CVSS score of 4.3.

How To Fix

Latest published version: 5.24.6 as of 22 Oct 2026

npm install snyk-broker@5.24.6

Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.

If you need the minimum change

4.79.0

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install snyk-broker@4.79.0

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the snyk-broker package prior to version 4.79.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary file read. It is crucial to update to the latest version to mitigate this issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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