How severe is CVE-2019-14668?

CVE-2019-14668 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-2019-14668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14668?

CVE-2019-14668 affects Firefly-iii Firefly Iii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14668?

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

When was CVE-2019-14668 published?

CVE-2019-14668 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14668

CVE-2019-14668 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firefly-iii Firefly Iii 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Firefly-iii Firefly Iii
Published: 2019-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Firefly III 4.7.17.3 is vulnerable to stored XSS due to the lack of filtration of user-supplied data in the transaction description field. The JavaScript code is executed during deletion of a transaction link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14668?: Firefly III 4.7.17.3 is vulnerable to stored XSS due to the lack of filtration of user-supplied data in the transaction description field. The JavaScript code is executed during deletion of a transaction link.
How severe is CVE-2019-14668?: CVE-2019-14668 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-2019-14668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14668?: CVE-2019-14668 affects Firefly-iii Firefly Iii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14668 published?: CVE-2019-14668 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:firefly-iii:firefly_iii:4.7.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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