CVE-2019-25502: Simple Job Script contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to injec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-25502?

simplejobscript: upgrade to newer than 1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-25502 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25502 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-2019-25502 affect?

CVE-2019-25502 affects simplejobscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Simple Job Script contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the job_type_value parameter in the jobs endpoint. Attackers can craft requests with SVG paylo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-25502?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-25502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simplejobscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Simple Job Script contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the job_type_value parameter in the jobs endpoint. Attackers can craft requests with SVG payload injection to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers and steal session cookies or perform unauthorized actions.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: simplejobscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-04 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplejobscript simplejobscript UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.66

Fixed in: newer than 1.66

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simplejobscript

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplejobscript

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-2019-25502?

simplejobscript: upgrade to newer than 1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25502 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25502 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-2019-25502 affect?

CVE-2019-25502 affects simplejobscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Simple Job Script contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the job_type_value parameter in the jobs endpoint. Attackers can craft requests with SVG paylo

How urgent is CVE-2019-25502?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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