How severe is CVE-2019-18942?

CVE-2019-18942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-18942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18942?

CVE-2019-18942 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18942?

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

When was CVE-2019-18942 published?

CVE-2019-18942 was published on 2021-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18942

CVE-2019-18942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Solutions Business Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Solutions Business Manager
Published: 2021-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to stored XSS. The application reflects previously stored user input without encoding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18942?: Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to stored XSS. The application reflects previously stored user input without encoding.
How severe is CVE-2019-18942?: CVE-2019-18942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-18942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18942?: CVE-2019-18942 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18942 published?: CVE-2019-18942 was published on 2021-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://knowledgebase.serena.com/resources/sites/KNOWLEDGEBASE/content/live/SOLUTIONS/142000/S142001/en_US/sbm_11.7.1_security_bulletin.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:solutions_business_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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