What is the severity of CVE-2019-16978?

CVE-2019-16978 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16978?

To fix CVE-2019-16978, upgrade FusionPBX to version 4.5.8 or later where the issue has been addressed.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16978?

CVE-2019-16978 is an XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Which versions of FusionPBX are affected by CVE-2019-16978?

FusionPBX versions up to and including 4.5.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-16978.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-16978 on users?

CVE-2019-16978 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's web browser, compromising user data.

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CVE-2019-16978

medium

6.1

CWE

21/10/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-16978: XSS

First published: Mon Oct 21 2019(Updated: )

In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app\devices\device_settings.php uses an unsanitized "id" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected on 2 occasions in HTML, leading to XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fusionpbx Fusionpbx	<=4.5.7

Remedy

https://github.com/fusionpbx/fusionpbx/commit/83622c4ee1d9dd1913e9fb01ce8f060b46a5768a

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16978?
CVE-2019-16978 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16978?
To fix CVE-2019-16978, upgrade FusionPBX to version 4.5.8 or later where the issue has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16978?
CVE-2019-16978 is an XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Which versions of FusionPBX are affected by CVE-2019-16978?
FusionPBX versions up to and including 4.5.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-16978.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-16978 on users?
CVE-2019-16978 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's web browser, compromising user data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16978?
CVE-2019-16978 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16978?
To fix CVE-2019-16978, upgrade FusionPBX to version 4.5.8 or later where the issue has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16978?
CVE-2019-16978 is an XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Which versions of FusionPBX are affected by CVE-2019-16978?
FusionPBX versions up to and including 4.5.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-16978.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-16978 on users?
CVE-2019-16978 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's web browser, compromising user data.