CVE-2019-12562: XSS

Published Sep 26, 2019
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Updated

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in DotNetNuke (DNN) Version before 9.4.0 allows remote attackers to store and embed the malicious script into the admin notification page. The exploit could be used to perfom any action with admin privileges such as managing content, adding users, uploading backdoors to the server, etc. Successful exploitation occurs when an admin user visits a notification page with stored cross-site scripting.

Affected Software

1 affected component
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke<9.4.0

Event History

Sep 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12562?

The severity of CVE-2019-12562 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

2

How can I fix Stored Cross-Site Scripting in DotNetNuke (DNN) Version before 9.4.0 (CVE-2019-12562)?

To fix CVE-2019-12562, users should update their DotNetNuke version to 9.4.0 or newer to prevent remote attackers from exploiting this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-12562?

CVE-2019-12562 allows remote attackers to store and embed malicious scripts into the admin notification page, potentially enabling unauthorized actions with admin privileges.

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