CVE-2020-28495

7.3 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

This affects the package total.js before 3.4.7. The set function can be used to set a value into the object according to the path. However the keys of the path being set are not properly sanitized, leading to a prototype pollution vulnerability. The impact depends on the application. In some cases it is possible to achieve Denial of service (DoS), Remote Code Execution or Property Injection.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 3.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-02-02 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-02-02 11:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Totaljs total.js < 3.4.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record