Is CVE-2020-28434 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28434 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28434 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28434 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28434?

CVE-2020-28434 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28434

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package gitblame. The injection point is located in line 15 in lib/gitblame.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The gitblame package is vulnerable to command injection, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability is highly dangerous due to the potential for full system compromise.

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

Recommended Action

Update the gitblame package to a secure version or implement input sanitization if an update is unavailable.

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-2020-28434 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.