CVE-2019-13080 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-13080, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center version 9.1.317, allowing unauthorized JavaScript execution.
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center version 9.1.317 contains a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute unauthorized JavaScript in an administrator's web browser.
Understanding CVE-2019-13080
This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center version 9.1.317.
What is CVE-2019-13080?
The vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center version 9.1.317 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser through an SVG image and HTML file.
The Impact of CVE-2019-13080
This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user to execute unauthorized JavaScript in the web browser of an administrator, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-13080
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center version 9.1.317 is affected by the following:
Vulnerability Description
An XSS vulnerability in the software allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser through an SVG image and HTML file.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center
- Version: 9.1.317
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is triggered by an SVG image and HTML file, enabling an authenticated user to execute unauthorized JavaScript in the administrator's web browser.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-13080, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to a patched version of Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center.
- Restrict access to the vulnerable system to authorized users only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit web application security.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of executing unauthorized scripts.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Quest to address the XSS vulnerability.