How severe is CVE-2019-9920?

CVE-2019-9920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-9920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9920?

CVE-2019-9920 affects Harmistechnology Je Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9920?

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-2019-9920 published?

CVE-2019-9920 was published on 2019-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9920

CVE-2019-9920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Harmistechnology Je Messenger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Harmistechnology Je Messenger
Published: 2019-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. It is possible to perform an action within the context of the account of another user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9920?: An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. It is possible to perform an action within the context of the account of another user.
How severe is CVE-2019-9920?: CVE-2019-9920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9920?: CVE-2019-9920 affects Harmistechnology Je Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9920?: 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-2019-9920 published?: CVE-2019-9920 was published on 2019-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:harmistechnology:je_messenger:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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