CVE-2019-13122 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An issue of Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been detected in Patchwork versions v1.1 through v2.1.x, allowing attackers to inject JavaScript or HTML into the patch detail page.

Understanding CVE-2019-13122

This CVE identifies a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Patchwork versions v1.1 through v2.1.x.

What is CVE-2019-13122?

CVE-2019-13122 is a security vulnerability that enables attackers to insert malicious JavaScript or HTML into the patch detail page by sending an email to a monitored mailing list in Patchwork. The specific function affected is msgid in templatetags/patch.py.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13122

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected site, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13122

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in Patchwork versions v1.1 through v2.1.x allows attackers to inject JavaScript or HTML into the patch detail page through the msgid function in templatetags/patch.py.

Affected Systems and Versions

Patchwork versions v1.1 through v2.1.x are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending an email to a monitored mailing list in Patchwork, enabling them to insert malicious code into the patch detail page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-13122 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Patchwork to versions v2.1.4 or v2.0.4, which contain the fix for this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe email practices to prevent phishing attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Patchwork to ensure the security of the system.