CVE-2019-14478: AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14478 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting netcrunch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The user's input data is not properly encoded when being echoed back to the user. This data can be interpreted as executable code by the browser and allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser if the victim opens or searches for a node whose "Display Name" contains an XSS payload.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adremsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adremsoft netcrunch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.6.0.4587

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.6.0.4587

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.6.0.4587 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netcrunch sudo apt install netcrunch=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.4587> sudo apt-mark hold netcrunch

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netcrunch sudo dnf downgrade netcrunch-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.4587> sudo dnf versionlock add netcrunch

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14478?

netcrunch: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14478 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14478 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-2019-14478 affect?

CVE-2019-14478 affects netcrunch. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The user's input data is not properly encoded when being echoed back to the user. This data can be interpreted as executable code

How urgent is CVE-2019-14478?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-14483 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Credentials Disclosure
CVE-2019-14482 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client
CVE-2019-14481 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client
CVE-2019-14480 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has an Improper Session Handling vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client, which
CVE-2019-14479 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution

References

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