PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28429: All versions of package geojson2kml are vulnerable to Command Injection via the index.js file
CVE-2020-28429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting geojson2kml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package geojson2kml are vulnerable to Command Injection via the index.js file. PoC: var a =require("geojson2kml"); a("./","& touch JHU",function(){})
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- 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 | 63.3% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2021-02-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: geojson2kml - Command Injection
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-2020-28429?
geojson2kml: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28429 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28429 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-2020-28429 affect?
CVE-2020-28429 affects geojson2kml. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). All versions of package geojson2kml are vulnerable to Command Injection via the index.js file. PoC: var a =require("geojson2kml"); a("./","& touch JHU",function(){})
How urgent is CVE-2020-28429?
Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action