How severe is CVE-2019-6142?

CVE-2019-6142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-6142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6142?

CVE-2019-6142 primarily affects Forcepoint Email Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6142?

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

When was CVE-2019-6142 published?

CVE-2019-6142 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6142

CVE-2019-6142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Email Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Forcepoint Email Security
Published: 2019-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It has been reported that XSS is possible in Forcepoint Email Security, versions 8.5 and 8.5.3. It is strongly recommended that you apply the relevant hotfix in order to remediate this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6142?: It has been reported that XSS is possible in Forcepoint Email Security, versions 8.5 and 8.5.3. It is strongly recommended that you apply the relevant hotfix in order to remediate this issue.
How severe is CVE-2019-6142?: CVE-2019-6142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-6142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6142?: CVE-2019-6142 primarily affects Forcepoint Email Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6142?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6142 published?: CVE-2019-6142 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2019-6142.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:email_security:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:email_security:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:security_manager:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:security_manager:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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