CVE-2019-25449: OrientDB 3.0.17 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malici

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25449 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) 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 reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted JSON payloads to the document endpoint. Attackers can send POST requests to /document/demodb/-1:-1 with script tags in the name parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.3% (top 81%)
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-2019-25449?

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

Is CVE-2019-25449 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25449 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-2019-25449 affect?

CVE-2019-25449 affects orientdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). OrientDB 3.0.17 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted JSON payloads to the document endpoint. Attackers can send POST requests to /document/demodb/-1:

How urgent is CVE-2019-25449?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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