CVE-2019-20376: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Electronic Logbook (ELOG) 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to injec

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-20376 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting electronic logbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Electronic Logbook (ELOG) 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted SVG document to elogd.c.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: psi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-10 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

psi electronic logbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy electronic-logbook || rpm -q electronic-logbook || electronic-logbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison electronic-logbook sudo apt install electronic-logbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold electronic-logbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list electronic-logbook sudo dnf downgrade electronic-logbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add electronic-logbook

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.

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-2019-20376?

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

Is CVE-2019-20376 being exploited?

CVE-2019-20376 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-2019-20376 affect?

CVE-2019-20376 affects electronic logbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Electronic Logbook (ELOG) 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted SVG document to elogd.c.

How urgent is CVE-2019-20376?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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