PatchTheCVECVE-2019-1020003: invenio-records before 1.2.2 allows XSS.
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MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE
CVE-2019-1020003 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting invenio-records. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
invenio-records before 1.2.2 allows XSS.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-07-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: inveniosoftware
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
inveniosoftware invenio-records UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.0.1 · 1.1.0 · 1.2.0 · 1.2.1
Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy invenio-records || rpm -q invenio-records || invenio-records --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade invenio-records
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade invenio-records
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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.
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-2019-1020003?
invenio-records: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-1020003 being exploited?
CVE-2019-1020003 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-2019-1020003 affect?
CVE-2019-1020003 affects invenio-records. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). invenio-records before 1.2.2 allows XSS.
How urgent is CVE-2019-1020003?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.