CVE-2019-18394Openfire SSRF
Ignite Realtime Openfire vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery
Published May 24, 2022 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-18394 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Openfire (Igniterealtime), org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openfire <=4.4.2, org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent 4.5.0-beta, Openfire 4.4.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 14, 2023
508 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FaviconServlet.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire through 4.4.2 allows attackers to send arbitrary HTTP GET requests.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenfireIgniterealtime | See advisory | 4.4.2 |
| org.igniterealtime.openfire:parentmaven | See advisory | 4.5.0-beta |
Patched Releases
Openfire
<=4.4.2
org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent
4.5.0-beta
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Oct 20, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2019-18394
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- patchgithub.com · 1497
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FaviconServlet.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire through 4.4.2 allows attackers to send arbitrary HTTP GET requests.
Affected: Openfire (Igniterealtime); org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Openfire <=4.4.2, org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent 4.5.0-beta, Openfire 4.4.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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