CVE-2020-28426

Name: CVE-2020-28426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-01T16:15:12.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28426 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kill-Process-On-Port Project	Kill-Process-On-Port	All versions

References

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-KILLPROCESSONPORT-1055458Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-KILLPROCESSONPORT-1055458Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28426?

All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.

How severe is CVE-2020-28426?

CVE-2020-28426 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28426?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-28426?

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Source: NVD / NIST