How severe is CVE-2019-20804?

CVE-2019-20804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20804?

CVE-2019-20804 affects Gilacms Gila Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20804?

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-2019-20804 published?

CVE-2019-20804 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20804

CVE-2019-20804 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gilacms Gila Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Gilacms Gila Cms
Published: 2020-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gila CMS before 1.11.6 allows CSRF with resultant XSS via the admin/themes URI, leading to compromise of the admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20804?: Gila CMS before 1.11.6 allows CSRF with resultant XSS via the admin/themes URI, leading to compromise of the admin account.
How severe is CVE-2019-20804?: CVE-2019-20804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20804?: CVE-2019-20804 affects Gilacms Gila Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20804?: 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-2019-20804 published?: CVE-2019-20804 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gilacms:gila_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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