CVE-2019-7417 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in Ericsson Active Library Explorer allows attackers to inject scripts via multiple parameters in the alexserv servlet.
- 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-2019-7417?
CVE-2019-7417 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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
XSS exists in Ericsson Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 14.3 in multiple parameters in the "/cgi-bin/alexserv" servlet, as demonstrated by the DB, FN, fn, or id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7417?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ericsson Active Library Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7417?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7417 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-2019-7417 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7417 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39wr-cwfm-qm2r.