CVE-2019-16645: Code Injection

Published Sep 20, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Embedthis GoAhead 2.5.0. Certain pages (such as goform/login and config/logoffpage.htm) create links containing a hostname obtained from an arbitrary HTTP Host header sent by an attacker. This could potentially be used in a phishing attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Embedthis GoAhead=2.5.0

Event History

Sep 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16645?

The severity of CVE-2019-16645 is high with a CVSS score of 8.6.

2

What is the vulnerability in Embedthis GoAhead 2.5.0?

The vulnerability in Embedthis GoAhead 2.5.0 is a host header injection vulnerability.

3

Which pages are affected by the vulnerability in Embedthis GoAhead 2.5.0?

The pages such as goform/login and config/log_off_page.htm are affected by the vulnerability.

4

How can the host header injection vulnerability in Embedthis GoAhead 2.5.0 be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by creating links containing a hostname obtained from an arbitrary HTTP Host header sent by an attacker, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-16645?

At the moment, there is no fix or patch available for CVE-2019-16645. It is recommended to apply security best practices and monitor for any updates from the vendor.

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