CVE-2019-10215: Bootstrap-3-Typeahead after version 4.0.2 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting flaw in the highlighter() fu

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MEDIUM 6.1MITIGATE

CVE-2019-10215 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting bootstrap-3-typeahead. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bootstrap-3-Typeahead after version 4.0.2 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting flaw in the highlighter() function. An attacker could exploit this via user interaction to execute code in the user's browser.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: bootstrap-3-typeahead project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-08 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bootstrap-3-typeahead project bootstrap-3-typeahead MITIGATE

Affected: > 4.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bootstrap-3-typeahead || rpm -q bootstrap-3-typeahead || bootstrap-3-typeahead --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2019-10215?

bootstrap-3-typeahead: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10215 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10215 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-2019-10215 affect?

CVE-2019-10215 affects bootstrap-3-typeahead. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Bootstrap-3-Typeahead after version 4.0.2 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting flaw in the highlighter() function. An attacker could exploit this via user interaction to execute code in the user's browser.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10215?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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