How severe is CVE-2019-16684?

CVE-2019-16684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16684?

CVE-2019-16684 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16684?

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

When was CVE-2019-16684 published?

CVE-2019-16684 was published on 2019-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16684

CVE-2019-16684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Xoops
Published: 2019-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When any image with a JavaScript payload as its name is hovered over in the list or in the Edit page, the payload executes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16684?: An issue was discovered in the image-manager in Xoops 2.5.10. When any image with a JavaScript payload as its name is hovered over in the list or in the Edit page, the payload executes.
How severe is CVE-2019-16684?: CVE-2019-16684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16684?: CVE-2019-16684 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16684 published?: CVE-2019-16684 was published on 2019-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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