CVE-2018-19765 : What You Need to Know

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) allows for reflected XSS through specific parameters.

Understanding CVE-2018-19765

This CVE involves a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that can be exploited through certain parameters.

What is CVE-2018-19765?

CVE-2018-19765 is a security vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that enables attackers to perform reflected XSS attacks via the ConnPoolName, GroupId, and ParentId parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19765

This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19765

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) allows for reflected XSS through the ConnPoolName, GroupId, and ParentId parameters on the "EditCurrentPresentSpace.jsp" page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: InfoVista VistaPortal SE
Version: 5.1 (build 51029)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the ConnPoolName, GroupId, and ParentId parameters, which are not properly sanitized, leading to the execution of unauthorized code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19765 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable page or parameters if possible.
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by InfoVista to address the XSS vulnerability in VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).