CVE-2020-28438

Name: CVE-2020-28438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-25T14:15:09.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28438 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package deferred-exec. The injection point is located in line 42 in lib/deferred-exec.js. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects all versions of package deferred-exec. The injection point is located in line 42 in lib/deferred-exec.js

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deferred-Exec Project	Deferred-Exec	All versions

References

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEFERREDEXEC-1050433Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEFERREDEXEC-1050433Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28438?

This affects all versions of package deferred-exec. The injection point is located in line 42 in lib/deferred-exec.js

How severe is CVE-2020-28438?

CVE-2020-28438 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28438?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST