CVE-2019-15602

Name: CVE-2019-15602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-06T17:15:13.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15602 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The fileview package v0.1.6 has inadequate output encoding and escaping, which leads to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files it serves.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fileview package v0.1.6 has inadequate output encoding and escaping, which leads to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files it serves.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Itwork	Fileview	0.1.6

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/507159Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/507159Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15602?

The fileview package v0.1.6 has inadequate output encoding and escaping, which leads to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files it serves.

How severe is CVE-2019-15602?

CVE-2019-15602 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15602?

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-2019-15602?

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Source: NVD / NIST