CVE-2020-28856

Name: CVE-2020-28856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-14T18:15:13.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28856 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenAsset Digital Asset Management (DAM) through 12.0.19 does not correctly determine the HTTP request's originating IP address, allowing attackers to spoof it using X-Forwarded-For in the header, by supplying localhost address such as 127.0.0.1, effectively bypassing all IP address based access controls.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenAsset Digital Asset Management (DAM) through 12.0.19 does not correctly determine the HTTP request's originating IP address, allowing attackers to spoof it using X-Forwarded-For in the header, by supplying localhost address such as 127.0.0.1, effectively bypassing all IP address based access controls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openasset	Digital Asset Management	<= 12.0.19

References

http://openasset.comProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160453/OpenAsset-Digital-Asset-Management-IP-Access-Control-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2020-28856Third Party Advisory
http://openasset.comProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160453/OpenAsset-Digital-Asset-Management-IP-Access-Control-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2020-28856Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28856?

How severe is CVE-2020-28856?

CVE-2020-28856 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28856?

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