CVE-2020-28426: All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-28426 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting kill-process-on-port. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: kill-process-on-port project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-01 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kill-process-on-port project kill-process-on-port MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls kill-process-on-port

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-28426?

kill-process-on-port: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28426 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28426 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-28426 affect?

CVE-2020-28426 affects kill-process-on-port. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). All versions of package kill-process-on-port are vulnerable to Command Injection via a.getProcessPortId.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28426?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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