Answer in brief
CVE-2020-7598 records a Critical severity (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps n/a/minimist (generic), minimist (npm), minimist (npm), minimist (npm). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 9.8. Known-exploitation status makes exposure review time-sensitive. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps n/a/minimist (generic), minimist (npm), minimist (npm), minimist (npm). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| n/a/minimistgeneric | All versions prior to version 1.2.2 | Not reported |
| minimistnpm | <1.2.3 | 1.2.3 |
| minimistnpm | >=0 <0.2.1 | 0.2.1 |
| minimistnpm | >=1.0.0 <1.2.3 | 1.2.3 |
Published upstream
Mar 11, 2020
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 8, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
May 23, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
May 23, 2026
minimist before 1.2.2 could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a "constructor" or "__proto__" payload.
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