CVE-2019-15120

Name: CVE-2019-15120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-16T15:15:11.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15120 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kunena extension before 5.1.14 for Joomla! allows XSS via BBCode.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kunena extension before 5.1.14 for Joomla! allows XSS via BBCode.

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

1.35%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kunena	Kunena	< 5.1.14

References

https://github.com/h3llraiser/CVE-2019-15120Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vel.joomla.org/resolved/2260-kunena-5-0-x-5-1-14-xss-cross-site-scriptingThird Party Advisory
https://www.kunena.org/blog/207-kunena-5-1-14-releasedRelease Notes
https://github.com/h3llraiser/CVE-2019-15120Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vel.joomla.org/resolved/2260-kunena-5-0-x-5-1-14-xss-cross-site-scriptingThird Party Advisory
https://www.kunena.org/blog/207-kunena-5-1-14-releasedRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15120?

The Kunena extension before 5.1.14 for Joomla! allows XSS via BBCode.

How severe is CVE-2019-15120?

CVE-2019-15120 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15120?

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-2019-15120?

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Source: NVD / NIST