CVE-2019-19496

Name: CVE-2019-19496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-02T04:15:10.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Alfresco Enterprise before 5.2.5 allows stored XSS via an uploaded HTML document.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Alfresco Enterprise before 5.2.5 allows stored XSS via an uploaded HTML document.

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

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alfresco	Alfresco	< 5.2.5

References

https://github.com/vipinxsec/Alfresco_XSS/blob/master/README.mdThird Party Advisory
https://vipinxsec.blogspot.com/2019/11/alfresco-stored-xss-vulnerability-blind.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vipinxsec/Alfresco_XSS/blob/master/README.mdThird Party Advisory
https://vipinxsec.blogspot.com/2019/11/alfresco-stored-xss-vulnerability-blind.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19496?

Alfresco Enterprise before 5.2.5 allows stored XSS via an uploaded HTML document.

How severe is CVE-2019-19496?

CVE-2019-19496 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19496?

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-2019-19496?

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Source: NVD / NIST