CVE-2019-8948 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can inject scripts into the PaperCut MF/NG user interface, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

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

What is CVE-2019-8948?

CVE-2019-8948 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PaperCut MF before 18.3.6 and PaperCut NG before 18.3.6 allow script injection via the user interface, aka PC-15163.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8948?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Papercut Papercut Mf, Papercut Papercut Ng.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8948?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8948 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-2019-8948 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8948 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4wm-8j25-33f7.

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