CVE-2020-28600

Name: CVE-2020-28600
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-10T20:15:07.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28600 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the import_stl.cc:import_stl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2. A specially crafted STL file can lead to code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the import_stl.cc:import_stl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2. A specially crafted STL file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openscad	Openscad	2020.12	Rc2

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1224Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1224Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28600?

How severe is CVE-2020-28600?

CVE-2020-28600 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28600?

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Source: NVD / NIST