CVE-2019-1838: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Web-Based Management Interface Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 01 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. This vulnerability has been fixed in software version 14.1(1i).
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller | =3.2\(5d\) | |
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller | =4.0\(3d\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-1838.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1838?
The severity of CVE-2019-1838 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What does CVE-2019-1838 affect?
CVE-2019-1838 affects the web-based management interface of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) versions 3.2(5d) and 4.0(3d).
What is the CWE category of CVE-2019-1838?
The CWE category of CVE-2019-1838 is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
How can I fix CVE-2019-1838?
To fix CVE-2019-1838, apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco.
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