How severe is CVE-2019-8419?

CVE-2019-8419 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-2019-8419 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8419?

CVE-2019-8419 affects Vnote Project Vnote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8419?

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

When was CVE-2019-8419 published?

CVE-2019-8419 was published on 2019-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8419

CVE-2019-8419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vnote Project Vnote 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% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vnote Project Vnote
Published: 2019-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VNote 2.2 has XSS via a new text note.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8419?: VNote 2.2 has XSS via a new text note.
How severe is CVE-2019-8419?: CVE-2019-8419 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-2019-8419 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8419?: CVE-2019-8419 affects Vnote Project Vnote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-8419 published?: CVE-2019-8419 was published on 2019-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/tamlok/vnote/issues/564

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vnote_project:vnote:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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