PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28438: This affects all versions of package deferred-exec
CVE-2020-28438 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting deferred-exec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects all versions of package deferred-exec. The injection point is located in line 42 in lib/deferred-exec.js
Why this priority
- Critical 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 | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2022-07-25 |
| 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
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-2020-28438?
deferred-exec: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28438 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28438 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-2020-28438 affect?
CVE-2020-28438 affects deferred-exec. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects all versions of package deferred-exec. The injection point is located in line 42 in lib/deferred-exec.js
How urgent is CVE-2020-28438?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action