CVE-2020-28464 Remote Code Execution (RCE)
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim machine by controlling the schema file in the djv library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-28464?
CVE-2020-28464 is a critical code injection vulnerability in djv, published on 4 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This affects the package djv before 2.1.4. By controlling the schema file, an attacker can run arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim machine.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28464?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including djv. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
djv npm | All versions | 2.1.4 |
djv npm | All versions | 2.1.4 |
Products include Djv Project Djv.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28464?
Upgrade djv to 2.1.4 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2020-28464 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28464 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hv7-3q38-97m8.