CVE-2019-16956: XSS

Published Jan 4, 2021
·
Updated

SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows XSS via the Request Type parameter of a ticket.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Web Help Desk=12.7.0

Event History

Jan 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16956?

The severity of CVE-2019-16956 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2019-16956 affect SolarWinds Web Help Desk?

CVE-2019-16956 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the Request Type parameter of a ticket in SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-16956?

To fix CVE-2019-16956, upgrade to a version of SolarWinds Web Help Desk that is not affected by the vulnerability.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2019-16956?

The CWE ID of CVE-2019-16956 is 79.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16956?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-16956 in the following references: [link 1], [link 2], [link 3].

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