CVE-2019-5401 Cross-site scripting in HP 2910-48G al Switch
An authenticated admin can inject XSS via configuration fields, potentially leading to code execution or security bypass on HP switches.
- 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-2019-5401?
CVE-2019-5401 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in HP 2910-48G al Switch, published on 1 Aug 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP2910al-48G version W.15.14.0016. The attack exploits an xss injection by setting the attack vector in one of the switch persistent configuration fields (management URL, location, contact). But admin privileges are required to configure these fields thereby reducing the likelihood of exploit. HPE Aruba has provided firmware updates to resolve the vulnerability in HP 2910-48G al Switch. Please update to W.15.14.0017.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp2910al-48g Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5401 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-2019-5401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx6f-cw8v-7979.