CVE-2019-10016: GForge Advanced Server 6.4.4 allows XSS via the commonsearch.php words parameter, as demonstrated by a snippet

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-10016 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting advanced server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GForge Advanced Server 6.4.4 allows XSS via the commonsearch.php words parameter, as demonstrated by a snippet/search/?words= substring.

Why this priority

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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gforge

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-25 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gforge advanced server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-server || rpm -q advanced-server || advanced-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-server sudo apt install advanced-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.4> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-server sudo dnf downgrade advanced-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-server

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.

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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-2019-10016?

advanced server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10016 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10016 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-2019-10016 affect?

CVE-2019-10016 affects advanced server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). GForge Advanced Server 6.4.4 allows XSS via the commonsearch.php words parameter, as demonstrated by a snippet/search/?words= substring.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10016?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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