CVE-2019-16684

Name: CVE-2019-16684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-30T16:15:11.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When any image with a JavaScript payload as its name is hovered over in the list or in the Edit page, the payload executes.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When any image with a JavaScript payload as its name is hovered over in the list or in the Edit page, the payload executes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xoops	Xoops	2.5.10

References

https://blog.nirajkhatiwada.com.np/cve-2019-16684-stored-cross-site-scripting/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/XOOPS/XoopsCore25/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://xoops.org/modules/publisher/Vendor Advisory
https://blog.nirajkhatiwada.com.np/cve-2019-16684-stored-cross-site-scripting/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/XOOPS/XoopsCore25/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://xoops.org/modules/publisher/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16684?

An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When any image with a JavaScript payload as its name is hovered over in the list or in the Edit page, the payload executes.

How severe is CVE-2019-16684?

CVE-2019-16684 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16684?

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-2019-16684?

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Source: NVD / NIST