How severe is CVE-2019-20798?

CVE-2019-20798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20798?

CVE-2019-20798 affects Cherokee-project Cherokee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-20798 published?

CVE-2019-20798 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20798

CVE-2019-20798 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cherokee-project Cherokee with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cherokee-project Cherokee
Published: 2020-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in handler_server_info.c in Cherokee through 1.2.104. The requested URL is improperly displayed on the About page in the default configuration of the web server and its administrator panel. The XSS in the administrator panel can be used to reconfigure the server and execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20798?: An XSS issue was discovered in handler_server_info.c in Cherokee through 1.2.104. The requested URL is improperly displayed on the About page in the default configuration of the web server and its administrator panel. The XSS in the administrator panel can be used to reconfigure the server and execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2019-20798?: CVE-2019-20798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20798?: CVE-2019-20798 affects Cherokee-project Cherokee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-20798 published?: CVE-2019-20798 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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