CVE-2019-6180 : What You Need to Know

Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) versions prior to 2.5.0 have a vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting (XSS), potentially allowing an administrative user to store and execute JavaScript code.

Understanding CVE-2019-6180

Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) versions prior to 2.5.0 have a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could lead to code execution.

What is CVE-2019-6180?

The vulnerability in LXCA versions before 2.5.0 allows an admin user to store malicious JavaScript code that may be executed in the user's browser.
The execution of the JavaScript code does not occur within LXCA itself.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6180

CVSS Base Score: 4.8 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6180

The technical details of the CVE-2019-6180 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) versions prior to 2.5.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: XClarity Administrator (LXCA)
Vendor: Lenovo
Versions Affected: < 2.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

An administrative user can store JavaScript code in LXCA, potentially leading to code execution in the user's web browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-6180, follow these mitigation steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update LXCA to version 2.5.0 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software versions to prevent security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates from Lenovo for LXCA.