CVE-2019-16216 affects Zulip server versions prior to 2.0.5, stemming from insufficient validation of uploaded file MIME types. This allows an authenticated user to mount a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against other logged-in users. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack requiring low privileges and user interaction, with potential for low impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.8.0, < 2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zulip:zulip_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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