PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18221: CoreHR Core Portal before 27.0.7 allows stored XSS.
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CVE-2019-18221 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting core portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CoreHR Core Portal before 27.0.7 allows stored XSS.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-10-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
corehr core portal UPGRADE
Affected: < 27.0.7
Fixed in: 27.0.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy core-portal || rpm -q core-portal || core-portal --version
2. UPGRADE to 27.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade core-portal
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade core-portal
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.
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-2019-18221?
core portal: upgrade to 27.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18221 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18221 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-2019-18221 affect?
CVE-2019-18221 affects core portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). CoreHR Core Portal before 27.0.7 allows stored XSS.
How urgent is CVE-2019-18221?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.