How severe is CVE-2020-28478?

CVE-2020-28478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-28478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28478?

CVE-2020-28478 affects Greensock Greensock Animation Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28478?

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-2020-28478 published?

CVE-2020-28478 was published on 2021-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28478

CVE-2020-28478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greensock Greensock Animation Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Greensock Greensock Animation Platform
Published: 2021-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This affects the package gsap before 3.6.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28478?: This affects the package gsap before 3.6.0.
How severe is CVE-2020-28478?: CVE-2020-28478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-28478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28478?: CVE-2020-28478 affects Greensock Greensock Animation Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28478?: 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-2020-28478 published?: CVE-2020-28478 was published on 2021-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:greensock:greensock_animation_platform:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*