CVE-2019-25448: OrientDB 3.0.17 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to in

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25448 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting orientdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OrientDB 3.0.17 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by creating users with script payloads in the name parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the document endpoint with JavaScript code in the name field to execute arbitrary scripts when users view the application.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: orientdb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-20 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orientdb orientdb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.17

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orientdb sudo apt install orientdb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.17> sudo apt-mark hold orientdb

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

dnf --showduplicates list orientdb sudo dnf downgrade orientdb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.17> sudo dnf versionlock add orientdb

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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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-2019-25448?

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

Is CVE-2019-25448 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25448 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-2019-25448 affect?

CVE-2019-25448 affects orientdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). OrientDB 3.0.17 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by creating users with script payloads in the name parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the docum

How urgent is CVE-2019-25448?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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