CVE-2020-28969

Name: CVE-2020-28969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-22T20:15:11.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp 5.0.0.139 contains a buffer overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp 5.0.0.139 contains a buffer overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

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

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aplixio	Pdf Shapingup	5.0.0.139

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2260Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2260Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28969?

Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp 5.0.0.139 contains a buffer overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

How severe is CVE-2020-28969?

CVE-2020-28969 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28969?

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