Cross-Site Scripting in SolarWinds Web Help Desk Product
CVE-2019-16955

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
Webhelpdesk
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2020

What is CVE-2019-16955?

The SolarWinds Web Help Desk version 12.7.0 is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that occurs when the application improperly processes uploaded SVG files. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure file upload handling to ensure that no malicious content can be executed.

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References

https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/
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https://www.solarwinds.com/free-tools/free-help-desk-soft...
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https://www.esecforte.com/cross-site-scripting-via-file-u...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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