CVE-2019-14652 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

XSS vulnerabilities can be exploited in explorer.js within the v2 alpha version of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer (aws-js-s3-explorer) before 2019-08-02 in specific situations.

Understanding CVE-2019-14652

This CVE involves XSS vulnerabilities in a specific version of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer.

What is CVE-2019-14652?

This CVE identifies XSS vulnerabilities that can be abused in explorer.js within the v2 alpha version of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer before August 2, 2019, under certain conditions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14652

The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14652

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in explorer.js of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer v2 alpha, allowing for XSS attacks in specific scenarios.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer v2 alpha before 2019-08-02

Exploitation Mechanism

The XSS vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into explorer.js, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to a patched version of Amazon AWS JavaScript S3 Explorer to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.
Implement input validation to prevent script injection in web applications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by the software vendor to address known vulnerabilities.