Is CVE-2020-28445 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28445 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28445 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28445 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28445?

CVE-2020-28445 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28445

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package npm-help. The injection point is located in line 13 in index.js file in export.latestVersion() function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The npm-help package contains an injection vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. It is rated as critical with a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should discontinue use of the package or implement strict input validation.

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-2020-28445 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.