CVE-2019-16950 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Nov 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Enghouse Web Chat allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript via the QueueName parameter.

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-2019-16950?

CVE-2019-16950 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 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

An XSS issue was discovered in Enghouse Web Chat 6.1.300.31 and 6.2.284.34. The QueueName parameter of a GET request allows for insertion of user-supplied JavaScript.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16950?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Enghouse Web Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16950?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16950 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-2019-16950 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16950 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwg3-j964-vj64.