CVE-2019-13923 Cross-site scripting in IE/WSN-PA Link WirelessHART Gateway
Cross-Site Scripting in Siemens WirelessHART Gateway web server allows attackers to execute scripts if logged-in users visit malicious links.
- 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-2019-13923?
CVE-2019-13923 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens AG IE/WSN-PA Link WirelessHART Gateway, published on 13 Sep 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 vulnerability has been identified in IE/WSN-PA Link WirelessHART Gateway (All versions). The integrated configuration web server of the affected device could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. The user must be logged into the web interface in order for the exploitation to succeed. At the stage of publishing this security advisory no public exploitation is known.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13923?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Ie\/Wsn-Pa Link Wirelesshart Gateway Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13923?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13923 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-2019-13923 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13923 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-726v-99qh-j9mj.