CVE-2018-19439: XSS exists in the Administration Console in Oracle Secure Global Desktop 4.4 20080807152602 (but was fixed in

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-19439 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting secure global desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XSS exists in the Administration Console in Oracle Secure Global Desktop 4.4 20080807152602 (but was fixed in later versions including 5.4). helpwindow.jsp has reflected XSS via all parameters, as demonstrated by the sgdadmin/faces/com_sun_web_ui/help/helpwindow.jsp windowTitle parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	20.5% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-13 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle secure global desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-global-desktop || rpm -q secure-global-desktop || secure-global-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure-global-desktop sudo apt install secure-global-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4> sudo apt-mark hold secure-global-desktop

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list secure-global-desktop sudo dnf downgrade secure-global-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-global-desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Oracle Secure Global Desktop Administration Console 4.4 - Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-19439?

secure global desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19439 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19439 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-19439 affect?

CVE-2018-19439 affects secure global desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). XSS exists in the Administration Console in Oracle Secure Global Desktop 4.4 20080807152602 (but was fixed in later versions including 5.4). helpwindow.jsp has reflected XSS via all parameters, as demonstrated by the sgdadmin/faces/com_sun_

How urgent is CVE-2018-19439?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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