CVE-2019-11819 — opencms-core
HIGHCVE-2019-11819 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.8) CWE-1236 vulnerability in org.opencms:opencms-core. 2 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.opencms:opencms-core — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Alkacon OpenCMS CSV Injection via New User module
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
How urgent is this, really
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
Alkacon OpenCMS v10.5.4 and before is affected by CSV (aka Excel Macro) Injection in the module New User (/opencms/system/workplace/admin/accounts/user_new.jsp) via the First Name or Last Name.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.opencms:opencms-core | all versions | 11.0.0org.opencms:opencms-core:11.0.0 |
Affected Products
opencmsalkaconResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.opencms:opencms-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.opencms:opencms-core to 11.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2019-11819 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2019-11819 in your dependencies?
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