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CVE-2019-13493

5.4 · MEDIUM

In Sitecore 9.0 rev 171002, Persistent XSS exists in the Media Library and File Manager.

Published Jul 17, 2019CWE-79EPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2019-13493 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Sitecore 9.0 rev 171002, Persistent XSS exists in the Media Library and File Manager. An authenticated unprivileged user can modify the uploaded file extension parameter to inject arbitrary JavaScript.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/153613/Sitecore-9.0-Rev-171002-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/153613/Sitecore-9.0-Rev-171002-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13493?

CVE-2019-13493 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-13493?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-13493?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-13493?

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