CVE-2019-18209: XSS

Published Oct 19, 2019
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Updated

templates/pad.html in Etherpad-Lite 1.7.5 has XSS when the browser does not encode the path of the URL, as demonstrated by Internet Explorer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Etherpad Etherpad=1.7.5

Event History

Oct 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18209?

CVE-2019-18209 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-18209?

To fix CVE-2019-18209, upgrade Etherpad-Lite to version 1.7.6 or later, which contains patches for this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2019-18209 allow?

CVE-2019-18209 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a user's browser through XSS.

4

Which versions of Etherpad-Lite are affected by CVE-2019-18209?

CVE-2019-18209 affects Etherpad-Lite version 1.7.5 specifically.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2019-18209 for users?

The implications of CVE-2019-18209 for users include potential unauthorized access to user sessions or sensitive data through XSS attacks.

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