CVE-2019-17409 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in OpenEMR allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the id parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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-2019-17409?
CVE-2019-17409 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 21 Oct 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
Reflected XSS exists in interface/forms/eye_mag/view.php in OpenEMR 5.x before 5.0.2.1 ia the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17409?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17409?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17409 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-2019-17409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17409 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6cm-3rv6-c7qf.