PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28487: This affects the package vis-timeline before 7.4.4
CVE-2020-28487 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting vis-timeline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects the package vis-timeline before 7.4.4. An attacker with the ability to control the items of a Timeline element can inject additional script code into the generated application.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-01-22 |
| 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-2020-28487?
vis-timeline: upgrade to 7.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28487 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28487 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-2020-28487 affect?
CVE-2020-28487 affects vis-timeline. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). This affects the package vis-timeline before 7.4.4. An attacker with the ability to control the items of a Timeline element can inject additional script code into the generated application.
How urgent is CVE-2020-28487?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference