CVE-2019-13274: In Xymon through 4.3.28, an XSS vulnerability exists in the csvinfo CGI script due to insufficient filtering o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-13274?

xymon: upgrade to newer than 4.3.28; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13274 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13274 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-2019-13274 affect?

CVE-2019-13274 affects xymon, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In Xymon through 4.3.28, an XSS vulnerability exists in the csvinfo CGI script due to insufficient filtering of the db parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-13274?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.1WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-13274 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting xymon, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Xymon through 4.3.28, an XSS vulnerability exists in the csvinfo CGI script due to insufficient filtering of the db parameter.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · xymon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-27 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xymon xymon UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.28

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.28

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xymon

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

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.

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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-2019-13274?

xymon: upgrade to newer than 4.3.28; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13274 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13274 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-2019-13274 affect?

CVE-2019-13274 affects xymon, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In Xymon through 4.3.28, an XSS vulnerability exists in the csvinfo CGI script due to insufficient filtering of the db parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2019-13274?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

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