WordPress component - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CVE-2019-16979)
CVE-2019-16979
In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app\contacts\contact_urls.php uses an unsanitized "id" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected in HTML, leading to XSS.
CVE-2019-16979
MEDIUM
CVSS 6.1
Published 2019-10-21
Updated 2026-06-17
AI Risk Elevated (63/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: Public exploit references found
Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Components
1
Reference Links
2
AI Risk Engine
Elevated (63/100)
Exploitability
Medium
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
Public exploit references found
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated just now
AI enriched just now (2026-09-18 20:10 UTC)
Technical Summary
In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app\contacts\contact_urls.php uses an unsanitized "id" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected in HTML, leading to XSS.
Potential Impact
Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.1). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on published exploit references.
Primary risk drivers: published exploit references
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
AI risk score 63/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.