CVE-2019-1010008: OpenEnergyMonitor Project Emoncms 9.8.8 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-1010008 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting emoncms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenEnergyMonitor Project Emoncms 9.8.8 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS). The impact is: Theoretically low, but might potentially enable persistent XSS (user could embed mal. code). The component is: Javascript code execution in "Name", "Location", "Bio" and "Starting Page" fields in the "My Account" page. File: Lib/listjs/list.js, line 67. The attack vector is: unknown, victim must open profile page if persistent was possible.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: openenergymonitor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-15 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openenergymonitor emoncms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.8.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.8.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emoncms || rpm -q emoncms || emoncms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emoncms sudo apt install emoncms=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.8.8> sudo apt-mark hold emoncms

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

dnf --showduplicates list emoncms sudo dnf downgrade emoncms-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.8.8> sudo dnf versionlock add emoncms

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-1010008?

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

Is CVE-2019-1010008 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010008 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-2019-1010008 affect?

CVE-2019-1010008 affects emoncms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). OpenEnergyMonitor Project Emoncms 9.8.8 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS). The impact is: Theoretically low, but might potentially enable persistent XSS (user could embed mal. code). The component is: Javascript code execution in "

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010008?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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