CVE-2019-3493 Code injection in Micro Focus Network Automation and Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM)

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Micro Focus Network Automation and NOM systems, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-3493?

CVE-2019-3493 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Micro Focus Network Automation and Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM), published on 29 Apr 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Network Automation Software 9.20, 9.21, 10.00, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 2018.05, 2018.08, 2018.11, and Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM) all versions. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to Remote Code Execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3493?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microfocus Network Automation, Microfocus Network Operations Management.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-3493 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3493 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qw8-88j7-x8gr.

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