CVE-2019-6228 Cross-site scripting in Safari
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in Safari via malicious web content, requiring users to update to patched versions.
- 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-2019-6228?
CVE-2019-6228 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 5 Mar 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
A cross-site scripting issue existed in Safari. This issue was addressed with improved URL validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, Safari 12.0.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6228?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6228 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-2019-6228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-px8f-q952-776q.