How severe is CVE-2020-9381?

CVE-2020-9381 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9381?

CVE-2020-9381 affects Totaljs Total.js Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9381?

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-2020-9381 published?

CVE-2020-9381 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9381

CVE-2020-9381 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totaljs Total.js Cms 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Totaljs Total.js Cms
Published: 2020-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

controllers/admin.js in Total.js CMS 13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST to the /admin/api/widgets/ URI. This can be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2019-15954.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9381?: controllers/admin.js in Total.js CMS 13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST to the /admin/api/widgets/ URI. This can be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2019-15954.
How severe is CVE-2020-9381?: CVE-2020-9381 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9381?: CVE-2020-9381 affects Totaljs Total.js Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9381?: 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-2020-9381 published?: CVE-2020-9381 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:totaljs:total.js_cms:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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