CVE-2019-13198 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in Kyocera printer web interfaces allows attackers to hijack administrator sessions or execute unwanted actions.

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-2019-13198?

CVE-2019-13198 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2020. 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

The web application of several Kyocera printers (such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701) was affected by Stored XSS. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to session hijacking of the administrator in the web application or the execution of unwanted actions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13198 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-2019-13198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v684-f6vh-9597.