MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2019-10-23

CVE-2019-18219

sitemagic sitemagic Security Advisory (CVE-2019-18219)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2019-18219 impacting sitemagic sitemagic. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Sitemagic CMS 4.4.1 is affected by a Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, as it fails to validate user input. The affected components (index.php, upgrade.php) allow for JavaScript injection within both GET or POST requests, via a crafted URL or via the UpgradeMode POST parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sitemagic / sitemagic
Affected Versions 4.4.1
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2019-18219 impacting sitemagic sitemagic.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2019-18219.yaml
id: cve-2019-18219

info:
  name: sitemagic sitemagic - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2019-18219 affecting sitemagic sitemagic.
    Evaluation: Sitemagic CMS 4.4.1 is affected by a Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, as it fails to validate user input. The affected components (index.php,...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2019-18219
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2019-18219
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2019-18219,sitemagic,sitemagic,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "sitemagic"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2019-18219.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2019-18219
# Target: sitemagic sitemagic | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2019-18219 (sitemagic sitemagic)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sitemagic sitemagic scope (4.4.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2019-18219.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2019-18219
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install sitemagic 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade sitemagic 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update sitemagic

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i sitemagic 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i sitemagic

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2019-18219 in sitemagic sitemagic?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sitemagic sitemagic packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2019-18219?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2019-18219?

CVE-2019-18219 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2019-18219
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor sitemagic
Product sitemagic
Published 2019-10-23
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N