CVE-2019-13972
CVE-2019-13972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layerbb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Layerbb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LayerBB 1.1.3 allows XSS via the application/commands/new.php pm_title variable, a related issue to CVE-2019-17997.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13972?
- LayerBB 1.1.3 allows XSS via the application/commands/new.php pm_title variable, a related issue to CVE-2019-17997.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13972?
- CVE-2019-13972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-13972 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13972?
- CVE-2019-13972 affects Layerbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-13972?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-13972 published?
- CVE-2019-13972 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:layerbb:layerbb:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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