Is CVE-2020-28462 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-28462 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-28462 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-28462 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-28462?

CVE-2020-28462 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28462

CWE-1321Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects all versions of package ion-parser. If an attacker submits a malicious INI file to an application that parses it with parse , they will pollute the prototype on the application. This can be exploited further depending on the context.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The ion-parser package is susceptible to prototype pollution when parsing malicious INI files. This critical flaw can lead to further exploitation depending on the application context and carries a 9.8 CVSS score.

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

Recommended Action

Ensure that input files are strictly validated before being parsed by the library.

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-2020-28462 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.