CVE-2019-20798

Name: CVE-2019-20798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-18T00:15:11.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in handler_server_info.c in Cherokee through 1.2.104. The requested URL is improperly displayed on the About page in the default configuration of the web server and its administrator panel. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in handler_server_info.c in Cherokee through 1.2.104. The requested URL is improperly displayed on the About page in the default configuration of the web server and its administrator panel. The XSS in the administrator panel can be used to reconfigure the server and execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	<= 1.2.104

References

https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1227Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2019/11/cherokee.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-09Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1227Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2019/11/cherokee.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-09Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20798?

How severe is CVE-2019-20798?

CVE-2019-20798 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20798?

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