CVE-2019-13970: In antSword before 2.1.0, self-XSS in the database configuration leads to code execution via modules/database/

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-13970?

antsword: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13970 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13970 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-2019-13970 affect?

CVE-2019-13970 affects antsword. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In antSword before 2.1.0, self-XSS in the database configuration leads to code execution via modules/database/asp/index.js, modules/database/custom/index.js, modules/database/index.js, or modules/database/php/index.js.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-13970?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-13970 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting antsword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In antSword before 2.1.0, self-XSS in the database configuration leads to code execution via modules/database/asp/index.js, modules/database/custom/index.js, modules/database/index.js, or modules/database/php/index.js.

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	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: antsword project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

antsword project antsword UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.0

Fixed in: 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade antsword

Note

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

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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-2019-13970?

antsword: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13970 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13970 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-2019-13970 affect?

CVE-2019-13970 affects antsword. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In antSword before 2.1.0, self-XSS in the database configuration leads to code execution via modules/database/asp/index.js, modules/database/custom/index.js, modules/database/index.js, or modules/database/php/index.js.

How urgent is CVE-2019-13970?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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