CVE-2019-20528

Name: CVE-2019-20528
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-18T19:15:17.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20528 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.4.1 allows XSS via the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp username parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.4.1 allows XSS via the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp username parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Igniterealtime	Openfire	4.4.1

References

https://www.netsparker.com/web-applications-advisories/ns-19-015-reflected-cross-site-scripting-in-openfire/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netsparker.com/web-applications-advisories/ns-19-015-reflected-cross-site-scripting-in-openfire/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20528?

Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.4.1 allows XSS via the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp username parameter.

How severe is CVE-2019-20528?

CVE-2019-20528 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20528?

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-2019-20528?

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Source: NVD / NIST