PatchTheCVECVE-2019-1020006: invenio-app before 1.1.1 allows host header injection.
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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE
CVE-2019-1020006 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting invenio-app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
invenio-app before 1.1.1 allows host header injection.
Why this priority
- 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 | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-74 |
| 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-app UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.1.1
Fixed in: 1.1.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy invenio-app || rpm -q invenio-app || invenio-app --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade invenio-app
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade invenio-app
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-2019-1020006?
invenio-app: upgrade to 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-1020006 being exploited?
CVE-2019-1020006 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-2019-1020006 affect?
CVE-2019-1020006 affects invenio-app. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). invenio-app before 1.1.1 allows host header injection.
How urgent is CVE-2019-1020006?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference