Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-13239 is an XSS issue in GLPI before 9.4.3 involving user pictures. If triggered, malicious script could run in another user’s browser inside GLPI. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CPEs, or proof of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate priority if GLPI is used internally or exposed to untrusted users. Prioritize upgrading pre-9.4.3 systems, but do not assume active exploitation from the supplied evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in GLPI inc/user.class.php before 9.4.3 via a user picture. The bundled Synacktiv advisory reference identifies this as stored XSS for GLPI 9.4.0. The GLPI 9.4.3 release and linked commit are the cited remediation references.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for organizations running GLPI versions earlier than 9.4.3, especially where users can upload or control profile pictures. The source bundle does not enumerate CPEs, deployment types, or affected configuration details.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is present, and the source bundle provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk depends on whether an attacker can place a malicious user picture and whether privileged users view it in GLPI.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, and detailed affected-version metadata. Analysis should stay anchored to GLPI before 9.4.3, inc/user.class.php, user-picture XSS, the 9.4.3 release, the linked commit, and Synacktiv advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade GLPI to 9.4.3 or later using vendor release guidance.
- Review the referenced GLPI commit and release notes for remediation context.
- Restrict profile-picture changes to trusted users until patched.
- Check vendor guidance before applying any workaround not documented by GLPI.
Validation and detection
- Inventory GLPI instances and confirm each reported version.
- Flag any GLPI version earlier than 9.4.3 for remediation.
- Review user picture upload and profile display paths for exposure.
- Confirm patching against the GLPI 9.4.3 release reference.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.4.3CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/c2aa7a7cd6af28be3809acc7e7842d2d2008c0fbCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/GLPI_9.4.0_stored_XSS.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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