PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28479: The package jointjs before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via the unsetByPath function.
CVE-2020-28479 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting jointjs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The package jointjs before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via the unsetByPath function.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.1% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-01-19 |
| 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-2020-28479?
jointjs: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28479 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28479 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-2020-28479 affect?
CVE-2020-28479 affects jointjs. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The package jointjs before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via the unsetByPath function.
How urgent is CVE-2020-28479?
Priority 46/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2021-23444 MEDIUM 5.6 UPGRADE This affects the package jointjs before 3.4.2
- CVE-2020-28480 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE The package jointjs before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via util.setByPath (https://resources.j