CVE-2019-3486 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

ArcSight Security Management Center versions prior to 2.9.1 have been improved to reduce the impact of a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2019-3486

ArcSight Security Management Center stored cross-site script issue in versions prior to 2.9.1.

What is CVE-2019-3486?

CVE-2019-3486 is a vulnerability in ArcSight Security Management Center versions before 2.9.1 that allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3486

This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3486

ArcSight Security Management Center stored cross-site script issue details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in versions prior to 2.9.1 allows for the execution of stored cross-site scripting attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ArcSight Security Management Center
Vendor: Micro Focus
Versions Affected: < 2.9.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS Base Score: 4.6 (Medium)

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2019-3486.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade ArcSight Security Management Center to version 2.9.1 or later.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches.
Implement security best practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems are regularly patched and updated to the latest versions to prevent vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-3486.