CVE-2019-16148

Name: CVE-2019-16148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-09T13:15:11.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16148 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sakai through 12.6 allows XSS via a chat user name.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sakai through 12.6 allows XSS via a chat user name.

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

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sakailms	Sakai	<= 12.6

References

https://github.com/sakaiproject/sakai/pull/6971Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sakaiproject/sakai/pull/6971Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16148?

Sakai through 12.6 allows XSS via a chat user name.

How severe is CVE-2019-16148?

CVE-2019-16148 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16148?

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-2019-16148?

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Source: NVD / NIST