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CVE-2019-3490

6.1 · MEDIUM

A DOM based XSS vulnerability has been identified in the Netstorage component of Open Enterprise Server (OES) allowing a remote attacker to execute javascript in the victims browser by tricking the…

Published May 2, 2019CWE-79EPSS 1.02%

Overview

CVE-2019-3490 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A DOM based XSS vulnerability has been identified in the Netstorage component of Open Enterprise Server (OES) allowing a remote attacker to execute javascript in the victims browser by tricking the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link. This affects OES versions OES2015SP1, OES2018, and OES2018SP1. Older versions may be affected but were not tested as they are out of support.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3490?

CVE-2019-3490 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-3490?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-3490?

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-2019-3490?

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