CVE-2020-28447

Name: CVE-2020-28447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-25T14:15:09.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28447 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package xopen. The injection point is located in line 14 in index.js in the exported function xopen(filepath). EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects all versions of package xopen. The injection point is located in line 14 in index.js in the exported function xopen(filepath)

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
Xopen Project	Xopen	All versions

References

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-XOPEN-1050981Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-XOPEN-1050981Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28447?

This affects all versions of package xopen. The injection point is located in line 14 in index.js in the exported function xopen(filepath)

How severe is CVE-2020-28447?

CVE-2020-28447 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-2020-28447?

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