How severe is CVE-2019-16972?

CVE-2019-16972 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-2019-16972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16972?

CVE-2019-16972 affects Fusionpbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16972?

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

When was CVE-2019-16972 published?

CVE-2019-16972 was published on 2019-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16972

CVE-2019-16972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fusionpbx 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% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fusionpbx
Published: 2019-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In FusionPBX up to 4.5.7, the file app\contacts\contact_addresses.php uses an unsanitized "id" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected in HTML, leading to XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16972?: In FusionPBX up to 4.5.7, the file app\contacts\contact_addresses.php uses an unsanitized "id" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected in HTML, leading to XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-16972?: CVE-2019-16972 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-2019-16972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16972?: CVE-2019-16972 affects Fusionpbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16972 published?: CVE-2019-16972 was published on 2019-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fusionpbx:fusionpbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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