How severe is CVE-2019-4409?

CVE-2019-4409 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-2019-4409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4409?

CVE-2019-4409 affects Hcltech Traveler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4409?

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

When was CVE-2019-4409 published?

CVE-2019-4409 was published on 2019-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4409

CVE-2019-4409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Traveler 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% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hcltech Traveler
Published: 2019-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Traveler versions 9.x and earlier are susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks. On the Problem Report page of the Traveler servlet pages, there is a field to specify a file attachment to provide additional problem details. An invalid file name returns an error message that includes the entered file name. If the file name is not escaped in the returned error page, it could expose a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4409?: HCL Traveler versions 9.x and earlier are susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks. On the Problem Report page of the Traveler servlet pages, there is a field to specify a file attachment to provide additional problem details. An invalid file name returns an error message that includes the entered file name. If the file name is not escaped in the returned error page, it could expose a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-4409?: CVE-2019-4409 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-2019-4409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4409?: CVE-2019-4409 affects Hcltech Traveler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4409 published?: CVE-2019-4409 was published on 2019-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hclpnpsupport.hcltech.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0073231

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:traveler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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