CVE-2019-16988: XSS

Published Oct 21, 2019
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Updated

In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app\basicoperatorpanel\resources\content.php uses an unsanitized "eavesdropdest" variable coming from the URL, which is reflected on 3 occasions in HTML, leading to XSS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FusionPBX Fusionpbx<=4.5.7

Event History

Oct 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16988?

The severity of CVE-2019-16988 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

2

How can I fix the XSS vulnerability in FusionPBX up to v4.5.7 (CVE-2019-16988)?

To fix the XSS vulnerability in FusionPBX up to v4.5.7 (CVE-2019-16988), ensure to sanitize the 'eavesdrop_dest' variable before reflecting it in HTML.

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