CVE-2019-16416

Name: CVE-2019-16416
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-08T13:15:15.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16416 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. HRworks 3.36.9 allows XSS via the purpose of a travel-expense report.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HRworks 3.36.9 allows XSS via the purpose of a travel-expense report.

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

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hrworks	Hrworks	3.36.9

References

https://gist.github.com/svennergr/501409fbdb0ef4a8b0f07a26a2815fbbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hrworks.deProduct
https://gist.github.com/svennergr/501409fbdb0ef4a8b0f07a26a2815fbbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hrworks.deProduct

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16416?

HRworks 3.36.9 allows XSS via the purpose of a travel-expense report.

How severe is CVE-2019-16416?

CVE-2019-16416 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16416?

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-2019-16416?

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Source: NVD / NIST