How severe is CVE-2019-19742?

CVE-2019-19742 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-2019-19742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19742?

CVE-2019-19742 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19742?

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

When was CVE-2019-19742 published?

CVE-2019-19742 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19742

CVE-2019-19742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dlink Dir-615 Firmware
Published: 2019-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On D-Link DIR-615 devices, the User Account Configuration page is vulnerable to blind XSS via the name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19742?: On D-Link DIR-615 devices, the User Account Configuration page is vulnerable to blind XSS via the name field.
How severe is CVE-2019-19742?: CVE-2019-19742 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-2019-19742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19742?: CVE-2019-19742 affects Dlink Dir-615 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-19742 published?: CVE-2019-19742 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-615_firmware:20.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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