CVE-2019-6965: An XSS issue was discovered in i-doit Open 1.12 via the src/tools/php/qr/qr.php url parameter.

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-6965 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting i-doit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XSS issue was discovered in i-doit Open 1.12 via the src/tools/php/qr/qr.php url parameter.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: i-doit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-18 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

i-doit i-doit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i-doit || rpm -q i-doit || i-doit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison i-doit sudo apt install i-doit=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12> sudo apt-mark hold i-doit

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

dnf --showduplicates list i-doit sudo dnf downgrade i-doit-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12> sudo dnf versionlock add i-doit

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: i-doit 1.12 - 'qr.php' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2019-6965?

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

Is CVE-2019-6965 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6965 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-2019-6965 affect?

CVE-2019-6965 affects i-doit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An XSS issue was discovered in i-doit Open 1.12 via the src/tools/php/qr/qr.php url parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2019-6965?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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