CVE-2019-8903
HighPath Traversal in total.js
Published Feb 20, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-3q32-j57w-q4w7
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-8903 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Total.js (Totaljs).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Total.js 3.2.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
index.js in Total.js Platform before 3.2.3 allows path traversal.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Total.jsTotaljs | See advisory | 3.2.3 |
Patched Releases
Total.js
3.2.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 20, 2019
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8903
- articlehttps://blog.certimetergroup.com/it/articolo/security/total.js-directory-traversal-cve-2019-8903
- articlehttps://github.com/totaljs/framework/commit/c37cafbf3e379a98db71c1125533d1e8d5b5aef7
- articlehttps://github.com/totaljs/framework/commit/de16238d13848149f5d1dae51f54e397a525932b
FAQ
Common Questions.
index.js in Total.js Platform before 3.2.3 allows path traversal.
Affected: Total.js (Totaljs). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Total.js 3.2.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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