CVE-2019-17003

MediumCVSS 6.1

Published: 16/02/2023(UTC)Updated: 19/08/2026(UTC)Translated: 19/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.41%

34th percentile - higher than 34% of all known CVEs

Summary

Scanning a QR code that contained a javascript: URL would have resulted in the Javascript being executed.

Risk Assessment

A user scanning a malicious QR code could execute unwanted JavaScript in the browser context, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

Recommendation

Update the browser to the latest version that includes a fix preventing JavaScript execution from QR codes.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Scanning a QR code that contained a javascript: URL would have resulted in the Javascript being executed.