CVE-2019-5450

CVE-2019-5450 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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

Description

Improper sanitization of HTML in directory names in the Nextcloud Android app prior to version 3.7.0 allowed to style the directory name in the header bar when using basic HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5450?
Improper sanitization of HTML in directory names in the Nextcloud Android app prior to version 3.7.0 allowed to style the directory name in the header bar when using basic HTML.
How severe is CVE-2019-5450?
CVE-2019-5450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5450 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5450?
CVE-2019-5450 affects Nextcloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5450?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-5450 published?
CVE-2019-5450 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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