CVE-2019-11193: The FileManager in InfinitumIT DirectAdmin through v1.561 has XSS via CMD_FILE_MANAGER, CMD_SHOW_USER, and CMD

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-11193?

directadmin: upgrade to newer than 1.561. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-11193 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11193 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-11193 affect?

CVE-2019-11193 affects directadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The FileManager in InfinitumIT DirectAdmin through v1.561 has XSS via CMD_FILE_MANAGER, CMD_SHOW_USER, and CMD_SHOW_RESELLER; an attacker can bypass the CSRF protection with this, and take over the administration panel.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-11193?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-11193 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting directadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FileManager in InfinitumIT DirectAdmin through v1.561 has XSS via CMD_FILE_MANAGER, CMD_SHOW_USER, and CMD_SHOW_RESELLER; an attacker can bypass the CSRF protection with this, and take over the administration panel.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-352
Published	2019-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: directadmin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-30 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

directadmin directadmin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.561

Fixed in: newer than 1.561

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy directadmin || rpm -q directadmin || directadmin --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.561 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade directadmin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade directadmin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: DirectAdmin 1.561 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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-2019-11193?

directadmin: upgrade to newer than 1.561. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11193 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11193 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-2019-11193 affect?

CVE-2019-11193 affects directadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The FileManager in InfinitumIT DirectAdmin through v1.561 has XSS via CMD_FILE_MANAGER, CMD_SHOW_USER, and CMD_SHOW_RESELLER; an attacker can bypass the CSRF protection with this, and take over the administration panel.

How urgent is CVE-2019-11193?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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