CVE-2020-7652: Arbitrary File Read in snyk-broker

snyk-broker Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/06/2020

Disclosed on

CVE-2020-7652

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

6.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2020-7652: Arbitrary File Read in Snyk Broker. Affects snyk-broker versions < 4.80.0. Fixed in 4.80.0. How to fix ↓

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Background

snyk-broker is an npm package that provides a broker for Snyk's internal network. It allows users with access to Snyk's internal network to manage and monitor vulnerabilities in their software dependencies. The package facilitates directory traversal to read arbitrary files, making it vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential data leakage.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-7652, allows users with access to Snyk's internal network to perform arbitrary file reads through directory traversal. This means that an attacker can navigate outside the intended directory structure and read sensitive files on the system. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to potential exposure of credentials or other confidential information.

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

4.80.0

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install snyk-broker@4.80.0

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Conclusion

The arbitrary file read vulnerability in snyk-broker exposes sensitive information to unauthorized users. It is crucial to update to version 4.80.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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