Is CVE-2020-28433 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28433 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28433 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28433 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28433?

CVE-2020-28433 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28433

CWE-77Published: August 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package node-latex-pdf.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The node-latex-pdf package is affected by a critical injection vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This poses a severe risk to any application utilizing this library for PDF generation.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should update the node-latex-pdf package to a patched version or evaluate alternative libraries.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-28433 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.