CVE-2020-28458
CVE-2020-28458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Datatables Datatables.net with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1321.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1321
- Affected product: Datatables Datatables.net
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28458?
- 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 severe is CVE-2020-28458?
- CVE-2020-28458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-28458 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28458?
- CVE-2020-28458 affects Datatables Datatables.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28458?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-28458 published?
- CVE-2020-28458 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/DataTables/DataTablesSrc/commit/a51cbe99fd3d02aa5582f97d4af1615d11a1ea03
- https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/blob/master/js/jquery.dataTables.js%23L2766
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006/
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1051961
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1051962
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1016402
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:datatables:datatables.net:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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