CVE-2019-14478

Name: CVE-2019-14478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-16T17:15:12.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14478 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The user's input data is not properly encoded when being echoed back to the user. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The user's input data is not properly encoded when being echoed back to the user. This data can be interpreted as executable code by the browser and allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser if the victim opens or searches for a node whose "Display Name" contains an XSS payload.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adremsoft	Netcrunch	10.6.0.4587

References

https://compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2020-12_CSNC-2019-013_AdRem_NetCrunch_Cross-Site_Scripting_XSS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.adremsoft.com/support/Vendor Advisory
https://compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2020-12_CSNC-2019-013_AdRem_NetCrunch_Cross-Site_Scripting_XSS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.adremsoft.com/support/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14478?

How severe is CVE-2019-14478?

CVE-2019-14478 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14478?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST