CVE-2019-4388 Cross-site scripting in AppScan Source
Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript into the HCL AppScan Source web interface, potentially compromising user sessions or executing malicious code.
- 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-2019-4388?
CVE-2019-4388 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in HCL AppScan Source, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
HCL AppScan Source 9.0.3.13 and earlier is susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hcltech Appscan Source.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4388 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-2019-4388 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4388 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HCL AppScan Source
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wv4-xcmf-c3qh.