CVE-2019-25084: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Hide Files on GitHub up to 2.x

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-25084?

hide files on github: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-25084 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25084 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-2019-25084 affect?

CVE-2019-25084 affects hide files on github. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Hide Files on GitHub up to 2.x. This issue affects the function addEventListener of the file extension/options.js. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-25084?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2019-25084 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting hide files on github. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Hide Files on GitHub up to 2.x. This issue affects the function addEventListener of the file extension/options.js. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 9de0c57df81db1178e0e79431d462f6d9842742e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-12-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: hide files on github project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-25 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hide files on github project hide files on github UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hide-files-on-github || rpm -q hide-files-on-github || hide-files-on-github --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hide-files-on-github

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hide-files-on-github

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25084?

hide files on github: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25084 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25084 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-2019-25084 affect?

CVE-2019-25084 affects hide files on github. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Hide Files on GitHub up to 2.x. This issue affects the function addEventListener of the file extension/options.js. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The a

How urgent is CVE-2019-25084?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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