Is CVE-2020-28435 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28435 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28435 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28435 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28435?

CVE-2020-28435 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28435

CWE-77Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package ffmpeg-sdk. The injection point is located in line 9 in index.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The ffmpeg-sdk package contains an injection vulnerability. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw allows for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability via remote, unauthenticated access.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of the ffmpeg-sdk if available or remove the package if it is not required for system operations.

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-2020-28435 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.