CVE-2020-28969
CVE-2020-28969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aplixio Pdf Shapingup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Aplixio Pdf Shapingup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp 5.0.0.139 contains a buffer overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28969?
- Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp 5.0.0.139 contains a buffer overflow which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28969?
- CVE-2020-28969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-28969 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28969?
- CVE-2020-28969 affects Aplixio Pdf Shapingup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28969?
- 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-2020-28969 published?
- CVE-2020-28969 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aplixio:pdf_shapingup:5.0.0.139:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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