CVE-2019-19497

Name: CVE-2019-19497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-17T19:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.

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
Altn	Mdaemon Email Server	17.5.1

References

https://github.com/Dmitriy-area51/Exploit/blob/master/CVE-2019-19497/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/Dmitriy_Area51Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Dmitriy-area51/Exploit/blob/master/CVE-2019-19497/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/Dmitriy_Area51Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19497?

MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.

How severe is CVE-2019-19497?

CVE-2019-19497 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-2019-19497?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST