CVE-2019-10076 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Apache JSPWiki versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.0.M3 are vulnerable to a session hijacking issue due to an XSS vulnerability. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-10076

Apache JSPWiki is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could lead to session hijacking.

What is CVE-2019-10076?

A malicious attachment exploiting an XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki versions 2.9.0 to 2.11.0.M3 can result in session hijacking.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10076

Session hijacking risk due to XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10076

Apache JSPWiki's vulnerability is described below.

Vulnerability Description

A carefully crafted malicious attachment can trigger an XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki 2.9.0 to 2.11.0.M3, potentially leading to session hijacking.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Apache JSPWiki
Vendor: Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected: Apache JSPWiki 2.9.0 to 2.11.0.M3

Exploitation Mechanism

The XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.0.M3 can be exploited by a malicious attachment to hijack sessions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-10076 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Apache JSPWiki to a non-vulnerable version.
Implement input validation to prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor and restrict attachments that could be used maliciously.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly educate users on safe attachment handling.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Apache Software Foundation to fix the XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki.