CVE-2019-9593 : Security Advisory and Response

An unaddressed vulnerability has been discovered in ShoreTel Connect ONSITE 18.82.2000.0, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Understanding CVE-2019-9593

A reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ShoreTel Connect ONSITE 18.82.2000.0 enables remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML through the page parameter.

What is CVE-2019-9593?

This CVE identifies a security flaw in ShoreTel Connect ONSITE 18.82.2000.0 that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by exploiting the vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9593

The vulnerability could be exploited by unauthorized remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through the page parameter, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9593

Vulnerability Description

A reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ShoreTel Connect ONSITE 18.82.2000.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ShoreTel Connect ONSITE 18.82.2000.0
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthorized remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through the page parameter.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and filter user-generated content to prevent malicious script injections.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the ShoreTel Connect ONSITE software is kept up to date with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.