What is CVE-2019-0979?

CVE-2019-0979 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server.

How does the XSS vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server occur?

The vulnerability occurs when these servers do not properly sanitize user provided input, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Which versions of Team Foundation Server and Azure DevOps Server are affected by CVE-2019-0979?

Team Foundation Server versions 2017-3.1, 2018-1.2, and 2018-3.2, as well as Azure DevOps Server 2019, are affected.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0979?

The severity of CVE-2019-0979 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

How can I mitigate the XSS vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server?

To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft and ensure that user supplied inputs are properly sanitized.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-0979

medium

5.4

CWE

16/5/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0979: XSS

First published: Thu May 16 2019(Updated: )

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server do not properly sanitize user provided input, aka 'Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0872.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Team Foundation Server	=2017-3.1
Microsoft Team Foundation Server	=2018-1.2
Microsoft Team Foundation Server	=2018-3.2
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server	=2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0979

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0979

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0979?
CVE-2019-0979 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server.
How does the XSS vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server occur?
The vulnerability occurs when these servers do not properly sanitize user provided input, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Which versions of Team Foundation Server and Azure DevOps Server are affected by CVE-2019-0979?
Team Foundation Server versions 2017-3.1, 2018-1.2, and 2018-3.2, as well as Azure DevOps Server 2019, are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0979?
The severity of CVE-2019-0979 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I mitigate the XSS vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server?
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft and ensure that user supplied inputs are properly sanitized.

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