How severe is CVE-2019-15488?

CVE-2019-15488 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-2019-15488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15488?

CVE-2019-15488 affects Igniterealtime Openfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15488?

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

When was CVE-2019-15488 published?

CVE-2019-15488 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15488

CVE-2019-15488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Igniterealtime Openfire 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Igniterealtime Openfire
Published: 2019-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ignite Realtime Openfire before 4.4.1 has reflected XSS via an LDAP setup test.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15488?: Ignite Realtime Openfire before 4.4.1 has reflected XSS via an LDAP setup test.
How severe is CVE-2019-15488?: CVE-2019-15488 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-2019-15488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15488?: CVE-2019-15488 affects Igniterealtime Openfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-15488 published?: CVE-2019-15488 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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