CVE-2018-19814 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) is affected by a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited through specific parameters.

Understanding CVE-2018-19814

This CVE entry describes a security issue in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) related to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

What is CVE-2018-19814?

CVE-2018-19814 is a vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that allows for Cross-Site Scripting attacks through the ConnPoolName or GroupId parameter on the "/VPortal/mgtconsole/Subscriptions.jsp" page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19814

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-2018-19814

InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) allows for reflected XSS attacks via the ConnPoolName or GroupId parameter on the "/VPortal/mgtconsole/Subscriptions.jsp" page.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through the ConnPoolName or GroupId parameter on the "/VPortal/mgtconsole/Subscriptions.jsp" page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-19814 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable page or parameters.
Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

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