CVE-2019-14548

Name: CVE-2019-14548
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-05T19:15:11.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14548 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in EspoCRM before 5.6.9. Stored XSS in the body of an Article was executed when a victim opens articles received through mail. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in EspoCRM before 5.6.9. Stored XSS in the body of an Article was executed when a victim opens articles received through mail. This Article can be formed by an attacker using the Knowledge Base feature in the tab list. The attacker could inject malicious JavaScript inside the body of the article, thus helping him steal victims' cookies (hence compromising their accounts).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Espocrm	Espocrm	< 5.6.9

References

https://gauravnarwani.com/publications/cve-2019-14548/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/commit/ffd3f762ce4a8de3b8962f33513e073c55d943b5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/issues/1369Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/releases/tag/5.6.9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://gauravnarwani.com/publications/cve-2019-14548/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/commit/ffd3f762ce4a8de3b8962f33513e073c55d943b5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/issues/1369Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/releases/tag/5.6.9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14548?

How severe is CVE-2019-14548?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14548 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14548?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-14548?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST