CVE-2020-28458: All versions of package datatables.net are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to an incomplete fix for http

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-28458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting datatables.net. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package datatables.net are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to an incomplete fix for https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2020-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: datatables

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-16 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datatables datatables.net UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.10.23

Fixed in: 1.10.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls datatables.net

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.23

npm install datatables.net@">=1.10.23"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-28458?

datatables.net: upgrade to 1.10.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28458 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28458 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-2020-28458 affect?

CVE-2020-28458 affects datatables.net. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). All versions of package datatables.net are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to an incomplete fix for https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28458?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-23445 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE This affects the package datatables.net before 1.11.3

References

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