CVE-2019-1010237: Ilias 5.3 before 5.3.12; 5.2 before 5.2.21 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) - CWE-79 Type 2: Stored

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-1010237 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting ilias. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ilias 5.3 before 5.3.12; 5.2 before 5.2.21 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) - CWE-79 Type 2: Stored XSS (or Persistent). The impact is: Execute code in the victim's browser. The component is: Assessment / TestQuestionPool. The attack vector is: Cloze Test Text gap (attacker) / Corrections view (victim). The fixed version is: 5.3.12.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: ilias

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-22 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ilias ilias UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.2.0 and < 5.2.21 · >= 5.3.0 and < 5.3.12

Fixed in: 5.2.21, 5.3.12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ilias

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ilias

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ilias sudo apt install ilias=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold ilias

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ilias sudo dnf downgrade ilias-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ilias

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-2019-1010237?

ilias: upgrade to 5.2.21, 5.3.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1010237 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010237 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-2019-1010237 affect?

CVE-2019-1010237 affects ilias. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Ilias 5.3 before 5.3.12; 5.2 before 5.2.21 is affected by: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) - CWE-79 Type 2: Stored XSS (or Persistent). The impact is: Execute code in the victim's browser. The component is: Assessment / TestQuestionPool. The att

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010237?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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