CVE-2018-19815 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-19815, a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) allowing reflected XSS attacks. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
An instance of Cross Site Scripting vulnerability has been identified in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029). The specific page "/VPortal/mgtconsole/UserPopupAddNewProp.jsp" is susceptible to reflected XSS attack through the ConnPoolName parameter.
Understanding CVE-2018-19815
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).
What is CVE-2018-19815?
CVE-2018-19815 is a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that allows for reflected XSS attacks through the ConnPoolName parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19815
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-2018-19815
Details of the vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for reflected XSS attacks through the ConnPoolName parameter on the page "/VPortal/mgtconsole/UserPopupAddNewProp.jsp" in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: InfoVista VistaPortal SE
- Version: 5.1 (build 51029)
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the ConnPoolName parameter, which are then executed in the context of the user's browser.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-19815 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable page "/VPortal/mgtconsole/UserPopupAddNewProp.jsp".
- Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data.
- Regularly monitor and analyze web application logs for suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on web applications.
- Educate developers and users on secure coding practices and the risks of XSS vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by InfoVista to address the Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in VistaPortal SE Version 5.1.