CVE-2019-19855 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in Serpico allows attackers to inject scripts via the auth_type parameter, 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-2019-19855?
CVE-2019-19855 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0. admin/list_user allows stored XSS via the auth_type parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Serpico Project Serpico.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19855 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-2019-19855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6vj8-73gx-7pm7.