How severe is CVE-2019-13081?

CVE-2019-13081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13081?

CVE-2019-13081 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13081?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-13081 published?

CVE-2019-13081 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13081

CVE-2019-13081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance
Published: 2019-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 has an XSS vulnerability (via the title field in the /common/ticket_associated_tickets.php service desk ticket functionality) that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a service desk user's browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13081?: Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 has an XSS vulnerability (via the title field in the /common/ticket_associated_tickets.php service desk ticket functionality) that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a service desk user's browser.
How severe is CVE-2019-13081?: CVE-2019-13081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13081?: CVE-2019-13081 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-13081 published?: CVE-2019-13081 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quest:kace_systems_management_appliance:9.1.317:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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