CVE-2019-1010290: Babel: Multilingual site Babel All is affected by: Open Redirection
CVE-2019-1010290 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting bable\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Babel: Multilingual site Babel All is affected by: Open Redirection. The impact is: Redirection to any URL, which is supplied to redirect.php in a "newurl" parameter. The component is: redirect.php. The attack vector is: The victim must open a link created by an attacker. Attacker may use any legitimate site using Babel to redirect user to a URL of his/her choosing.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
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 | 4.1% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-601 |
| Published | 2019-07-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Babel - Open Redirect
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-2019-1010290?
bable\: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-1010290 being exploited?
CVE-2019-1010290 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-2019-1010290 affect?
CVE-2019-1010290 affects bable\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Babel: Multilingual site Babel All is affected by: Open Redirection. The impact is: Redirection to any URL, which is supplied to redirect.php in a "newurl" parameter. The component is: redirect.php. The attack vector is: The victim must ope
How urgent is CVE-2019-1010290?
Priority 49/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference