CVE-2019-19596

Name: CVE-2019-19596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-05T03:15:11.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. GitBook through 2.6.9 allows XSS via a local .md file.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitBook through 2.6.9 allows XSS via a local .md file.

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

0.72%

49.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitbook	Gitbook	<= 2.6.9

References

https://github.com/ianxtianxt/gitbook-xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ianxtianxt/gitbook-xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19596?

GitBook through 2.6.9 allows XSS via a local .md file.

How severe is CVE-2019-19596?

CVE-2019-19596 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19596?

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-2019-19596?

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Source: NVD / NIST