CVE-2019-18856
First published: Mon Nov 11 2019(Updated: )
A Denial Of Service vulnerability exists in the SVG Sanitizer module through 8.x-1.0-alpha1 for Drupal because access to external resources with an SVG use element is mishandled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal Svg Sanitizer | <=7.x-1.5 | |
| Drupal Svg Sanitizer | =8.x-1.0-alpha1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18856?
CVE-2019-18856 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18856?
To fix CVE-2019-18856, update the Drupal SVG Sanitizer module to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of the SVG Sanitizer are affected by CVE-2019-18856?
CVE-2019-18856 affects Drupal SVG Sanitizer versions 8.x-1.0-alpha1 and 7.x-1.5 and earlier.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2019-18856?
CVE-2019-18856 is caused by mishandling access to external resources via the SVG use element in the SVG Sanitizer module.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-18856?
Currently, the best approach for CVE-2019-18856 is to patch your software rather than seeking a workaround.
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