CVE-2019-10261: CentOS Web Panel (CWP) 0.9.8.789 is vulnerable to Stored/Persistent XSS for the "Name Server 1" and "Name Serv

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CVE-2019-10261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting centos web panel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CentOS Web Panel (CWP) 0.9.8.789 is vulnerable to Stored/Persistent XSS for the "Name Server 1" and "Name Server 2" fields via a "DNS Functions" "Edit Nameservers IPs" action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: centos-webpanel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-03 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.9.8.789

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.8.789

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.789 - NameServer Field Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2019-10261?

centos web panel: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10261 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10261 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-2019-10261 affect?

CVE-2019-10261 affects centos web panel. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). CentOS Web Panel (CWP) 0.9.8.789 is vulnerable to Stored/Persistent XSS for the "Name Server 1" and "Name Server 2" fields via a "DNS Functions" "Edit Nameservers IPs" action.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10261?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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