CVE-2019-17632: XSS
First published: Mon Nov 25 2019(Updated: )
Eclipse Jetty is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the error messages to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Credit: emo@eclipse.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Jetty | =9.4.21-20190926 | |
| Eclipse Jetty | =9.4.22-20191022 | |
| Eclipse Jetty | =9.4.23-20191118 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=553443
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SAITZ27GKPD2CCNHGT2VBT4VWIBUJJNS/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172261
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466729 (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SAITZ27GKPD2CCNHGT2VBT4VWIBUJJNS/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17632?
CVE-2019-17632 is a vulnerability in Eclipse Jetty that allows for cross-site scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2019-17632 affect Eclipse Jetty?
CVE-2019-17632 affects Eclipse Jetty versions 9.4.21.v20190926, 9.4.22.v20191022, and 9.4.23.v20191118.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17632?
CVE-2019-17632 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How can CVE-2019-17632 be exploited?
CVE-2019-17632 can be exploited by a remote attacker injecting malicious scripts into a web page using error messages.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17632 in Eclipse Jetty?
To fix CVE-2019-17632, make sure to upgrade your Eclipse Jetty installation to a version that includes the necessary patches.
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