How severe is CVE-2019-19497?

CVE-2019-19497 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-2019-19497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19497?

CVE-2019-19497 affects Altn Mdaemon Email Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19497?

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

When was CVE-2019-19497 published?

CVE-2019-19497 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19497

CVE-2019-19497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Altn Mdaemon Email Server 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Altn Mdaemon Email Server
Published: 2019-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19497?: MDaemon Email Server 17.5.1 allows XSS via the filename of an attachment to an email message.
How severe is CVE-2019-19497?: CVE-2019-19497 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-2019-19497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19497?: CVE-2019-19497 affects Altn Mdaemon Email Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-19497 published?: CVE-2019-19497 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:altn:mdaemon_email_server:17.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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