CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16957: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 18 2020(Updated: )

SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows XSS via the First Name field of a User Account.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds=12.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16957?

    CVE-2019-16957 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16957?

    To fix CVE-2019-16957, upgrade SolarWinds Web Help Desk to a patched version beyond 12.7.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16957?

    CVE-2019-16957 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2019-16957 affect users?

    CVE-2019-16957 allows attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially compromising user accounts.

  • In which software is CVE-2019-16957 found?

    CVE-2019-16957 is specifically found in SolarWinds Web Help Desk version 12.7.0.

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