CVE-2018-19768 : Security Advisory and Response

InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for reflected XSS via specific parameters.

Understanding CVE-2018-19768

This CVE entry describes a security flaw in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that can be exploited for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

What is CVE-2018-19768?

CVE-2018-19768 is a vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that enables attackers to perform Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through the parameters ConnPoolName and GroupId on the "SubPagePackages.jsp" page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19768

The Affects field indicates that the product, vendor, and version information are not available, suggesting a potential impact on various systems using this version of InfoVista VistaPortal SE.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19768

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not available
Vendor: Not available
Version: Not available

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the ConnPoolName and GroupId parameters, leading to XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-19768, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
Regularly monitor and analyze web application logs for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices

Patching and Updates

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