CVE-2018-19817 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability exists in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that can be exploited through specific parameters.

Understanding CVE-2018-19817

This CVE involves a reflected XSS vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).

What is CVE-2018-19817?

CVE-2018-19817 is a security vulnerability in InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) that allows for Cross Site Scripting attacks through certain parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19817

The presence of this vulnerability can lead to potential exploitation by attackers to execute malicious scripts on the victim's browser, compromising sensitive data and user interactions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19817

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is present in the page "/VPortal/mgtconsole/AdminAuthorisationFrame.jsp" of InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029) and is susceptible to reflected XSS attacks through the parameters ConnPoolName or GroupId.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029)
Systems: InfoVista VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029)

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19817 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data.
Monitor and filter user inputs to detect and block malicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate developers and users about secure coding practices.
Stay informed about security updates and best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by InfoVista for VistaPortal SE Version 5.1 (build 51029).