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CVE-2019-6968

6.1 · MEDIUM

The web interface of the D-Link DVA-5592 20180823 is vulnerable to XSS because HTML form parameters are directly reflected.

Published Aug 2, 2019CWE-79EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2019-6968 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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

The web interface of the D-Link DVA-5592 20180823 is vulnerable to XSS because HTML form parameters are directly reflected.

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-2019-6968?

CVE-2019-6968 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-6968?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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-2019-6968?

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.

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