Is CVE-2019-10779 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-10779 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-10779 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-10779 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10779?

CVE-2019-10779 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-10779

CWE-79Published: January 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All versions of stroom:stroom-app before 5.5.12 and all versions of the 6.0.0 branch before 6.0.25 are affected by Cross-site Scripting. An attacker website is able to load the Stroom UI into a hidden iframe. Using that iframe, the attacker site can issue commands to the Stroom UI via an XSS vulnerability to take full control of the Stroom UI on behalf of the logged-in user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-10779 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.