CVE-2019-16512 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in ConnectWise Control allows attackers to inject scripts via the Appearance modifier, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16512?
CVE-2019-16512 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is stored XSS in the Appearance modifier.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Connectwise Control.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16512 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-2019-16512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffc8-x782-pp9w.