CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16958: XSS

First published: Tue Dec 01 2020(Updated: )

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Location Name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds Web Help Desk=12.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16958?

    CVE-2019-16958 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16958?

    To fix CVE-2019-16958, update to the latest version of SolarWinds Web Help Desk that addresses this XSS vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-16958?

    CVE-2019-16958 specifically affects SolarWinds Web Help Desk version 12.7.0.

  • What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2019-16958?

    CVE-2019-16958 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting in the Location Name field.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2019-16958?

    No, CVE-2019-16958 can be exploited without authentication, making it a significant risk to users.

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