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CVE-2020-28494

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.70%

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CVE-2020-28494 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package total.js before 3.4.7. The issue occurs in the image.pipe and image.stream functions. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects the package total.js before 3.4.7. The issue occurs in the image.pipe and image.stream functions. The type parameter is used to build the command that is then executed using child_process.spawn. The issue occurs because child_process.spawn is called with the option shell set to true and because the type parameter is not properly sanitized.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TotaljsTotal.Js< 3.4.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28494?
This affects the package total.js before 3.4.7. The issue occurs in the image.pipe and image.stream functions. The type parameter is used to build the command that is then executed using child_process.spawn. The issue occurs because child_process.spawn is called with the option shell set to true and because the type parameter is not properly sanitized.
How severe is CVE-2020-28494?
CVE-2020-28494 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28494?
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