Is CVE-2020-28453 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28453 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28453 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28453 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28453?

CVE-2020-28453 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28453

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package npos-tesseract. The injection point is located in line 55 in lib/ocr.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The npos-tesseract package contains an injection vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution. Given the critical CVSS score, this represents a significant security risk for applications relying on this library.

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

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply updates to the npos-tesseract package or replace the library if no patch is available.

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-2020-28453 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.