CVE-2019-9542: : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in itemlo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9542?

automated message handling system: upgrade to 4.1.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9542 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9542 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-2019-9542 affect?

CVE-2019-9542 affects automated message handling system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in itemlookup.asp of Telos Automated Message Handling System allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary script into an AMHS session. This

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-9542?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-9542 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting automated message handling system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in itemlookup.asp of Telos Automated Message Handling System allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary script into an AMHS session. This issue affects: Telos Automated Message Handling System versions prior to 4.1.5.5.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: telos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-03 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telos automated message handling system UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.5.5

Fixed in: 4.1.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy automated-message-handling-system || rpm -q automated-message-handling-system || automated-message-handling-system --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade automated-message-handling-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automated-message-handling-system

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-9542?

automated message handling system: upgrade to 4.1.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9542 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9542 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-2019-9542 affect?

CVE-2019-9542 affects automated message handling system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in itemlookup.asp of Telos Automated Message Handling System allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary script into an AMHS session. This

How urgent is CVE-2019-9542?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-9541 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE : Information Exposure vulnerability in itemlookup.asp of Telos Automated Message Handling System allows a rem
CVE-2019-9540 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in prefs.
CVE-2019-9539 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ModalW
CVE-2019-9538 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in the LD
CVE-2019-9537 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE : Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in upload

References

← Back to latest CVEs