CVE-2019-16295
CWE-79Published: October 31, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Stored XSS in filemanager2.php in CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.885 exists via the cmd_arg parameter. This can be exploited by a local attacker who supplies a crafted filename within a directory visited by the victim.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16295 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16295 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts