CVE-2019-0867 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server.

Understanding CVE-2019-0867

A security flaw in Microsoft's Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server leading to XSS vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-0867?

Known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server.
Failure to properly sanitize user input can lead to XSS attacks.
Distinct from other CVE IDs like CVE-2019-0866, CVE-2019-0868, CVE-2019-0870, CVE-2019-0871.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0867

Allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Can lead to data theft, session hijacking, defacement of websites, and other security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0867

Affecting Microsoft's Team Foundation Server 2018 and Azure DevOps Server.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate user input sanitization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Team Foundation Server 2018 Update 3.2
Azure DevOps Server 2019

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts through uncleaned user input.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2019-0867 to ensure data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to avoid XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
Regularly update and monitor security measures to detect and mitigate XSS threats.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Microsoft to address CVE-2019-0867.