Check Point Advisories

Python geojson2kml Package Command Injection (CVE-2020-28429)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2020-4312
Date Published:	25 May 2025
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 25 May, 2025
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2020-28429
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Python geojson2kml package
Vulnerability Description	A command injection vulnerability exists in Python geojson2kml package. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Python geojson2kml Package Command Injection (CVE-2020-28429) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Python geojson2kml Package Command Injection (CVE-2020-28429)