CVE-2018-19775 : What You Need to Know

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities have been discovered in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029), specifically affecting the "Variables.jsp" page through the ConnPoolName and GroupId parameters.

Understanding CVE-2018-19775

What is CVE-2018-19775?

CVE-2018-19775 is a security vulnerability that allows for Cross-Site Scripting attacks on InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).

The Impact of CVE-2018-19775

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19775

Vulnerability Description

The "Variables.jsp" page in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) is susceptible to reflected XSS attacks via the ConnPoolName and GroupId parameters.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft URLs containing malicious scripts that, when clicked by a user with the vulnerability, execute unauthorized actions within the application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) is updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.