CVE-2019-11647 Cross-site scripting in Micro Focus NetIQ Self Service Password Reset.

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus NetIQ Self Service Password Reset allows attackers to execute scripts or hijack sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-11647?

CVE-2019-11647 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus NetIQ Self Service Password Reset., published on 24 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A potential XSS exists in Self Service Password Reset, in Micro Focus NetIQ Software all versions prior to version 4.4. The vulnerability could be exploited to enable an XSS attack.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11647?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11647?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11647 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-11647 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11647 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2227-88hv-q85m.

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